for the public good
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The challenge is to strike the right balance—and to convince the public that the government is using its power wisely for the public good, not to favor select cronies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
In Qiu’s vision, the project reclaims dead space in the middle of bustling neighborhoods for the public good.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2025
Professors and administrators often find themselves in disagreement, but there has been wide support for the idea that schools should help students develop civic preparedness, the ability to work across differences for the public good.
From Salon ● Dec. 12, 2023
Working with the Sierra Club helped Mr. Mander to see a future in which he could use his marketing skills for the public good, rather than to help clients maximize profits.
From New York Times ● Apr. 30, 2023
It was a "party cry" to insist on all occasions upon the trouble which he took in his "trade of King" and the great fatigues which he endured for the public good.
From Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 by Arvede Barine
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