public utility

Frequency: 7.914.8 per million words

a company that provides an essential service to the public

utilityADJECTIVE + utility (public service)

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public

Examples (10)

  • Many towns rely on a single public utility for their water supply.
  • The government decided to regulate the prices charged by public utility companies.
  • As a public utility, the electricity provider has a responsibility to all citizens.
  • Strikes at public utilities can cause widespread disruption.
  • Investing in public utility infrastructure is crucial for economic development.
  • The city council is debating whether to privatize the local public utility.
  • Access to reliable public utility services is considered a basic right.
  • During the storm, several public utilities experienced significant outages.
  • He works for a public utility that manages the natural gas distribution.
  • The new legislation aims to improve the efficiency of public utilities.