Definition of infrastructurenext
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the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form a bold plan to deal a crippling blow to the infrastructure of international terrorism

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Recent Examples of infrastructure Lee had to build out a front office infrastructure basically from scratch along the way, too. Tom Bogert, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Ali Katz has spent 25 years building the infrastructure meant to prevent those outcomes. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 For decades, Florida’s national parks have faced the challenges of aging infrastructure. Lulu Vilas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 The project also must meet the city’s fire-access requirements, including standards for emergency vehicle access, fire hydrants and other fire-safety infrastructure. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infrastructure
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Noun
  • Now, in this new study, the international team examined the curious fossil under cross-polarized light, allowing more of its structure to be visible.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Ukrainian Drones Are Pushing Back Russian Artillery Russian force structure has historically reflected this emphasis on firepower.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
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  • The agreement addresses the architecture that determines how the product operates.
    Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Nature aside, Cape Town boasts a wonderful juxtaposition of old world architecture and contemporary design across its vibrant neighborhoods.
    Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
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  • Regulatory frameworks need to be built, and so do the supply chains and manufacturing systems.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Their forensic multi-scale remote sensing (MSRS) framework combines satellite radar, laser scanning, and ground-penetrating radar to find suspicious areas, investigate them in detail, and probe what may be happening underground.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

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“Infrastructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infrastructure. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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