WPA
Americanabbreviation
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Etymology
Origin of WPA
First recorded in 1935
Example Sentences
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Employing more than 8.5 million people, WPA built bridges, roads, public buildings, parks and airports, while supporting artists, writers and musicians whose work helped define American culture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Critics called it a boondoggle, but WPA got millions of Americans back to work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Decades of archival sleuthing, gallery auctions, junk store reconnaissance and negotiations with private collectors have culminated in Leen’s new book, “Ranger of the Lost Art: Rediscovering the WPA Poster Art of Our National Parks.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2023
Chris Wilson, a Republican pollster at WPA Intelligence, will lead the data efforts for Never Back Down.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 28, 2023
At Poillon’s suggestion, Lawrence deleted the WPA acknowledgment from papers that involved medical work financed by the Macy.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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