benefits

Example Sentences

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State officials there said up to 120,000 people could lose food benefits as of this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

In 1983, lawmakers raised payroll taxes, accelerated scheduled tax increases, began to gradually increase the full retirement age to 67, taxed benefits for higher‑income workers and required new federal employees to participate in the system.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

“Even if it’s this late, the good news is that these cops might lose their benefits as police officers and they won’t be terrorizing the community anymore,” said Luis Carrillo, an attorney for Lopez’s family.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Acting president Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday hiked the monthly "comprehensive minimum income" from $190 to $240 -- a package comprised mostly of government bonuses that do not count toward retirement benefits or holiday pay.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

It would all be for the greater good, and any harm done would be repaid a hundredfold in benefits for wizards.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling