Corps of Engineers

American  

noun

1. a branch of the U.S. Army responsible for military and many civil engineering projects.

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Example Sentences

Army Corps of Engineers has fielded over 1,100 complaints filed by property owners affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires — over 20% of which were related to the quality of work.

From Los Angeles Times

Army Corps of Engineers oversaw the removal of ash, debris and a layer of soil.

From Los Angeles Times

Army Corps of Engineers, maintained that removing ash, debris and a layer of soil would be enough to rid properties of toxic substances.

From Los Angeles Times

Army Corps of Engineers to clear the debris, an early test of the group’s willingness to work together, said Sarah Korobkin, a board member who teaches law at the University of California, Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Army Corps of Engineers also contributed by leveeing the Mississippi River to prevent flooding, which had the unintended effect of preventing wetlands from naturally regenerating.

From The Wall Street Journal