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shovel ready
a. (alternative spelling of shovel-ready English)
Wikipedia
Shovel ready
Shovel ready is a political term used to describe construction projects (usually larger-scale infrastructure) where planning and engineering is advanced enough that with sufficient funding, construction can begin within a very short time.
Shovel Ready (novel)
Shovel Ready is a science fiction novel by Adam Sternbergh (ISBN 978-0-385-34899-7). It is Sternbergh's first novel and was released on January 14, 2014 by the Crown Publishing Group.
A feature film based on the novel is in development by Warner Bros. Erwin Stoff will produce the film. Denzel Washington is expected to play the central role, a hitman in New York City.