safety net
Example Sentences
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The midfield that had been his safety net - the men who kept the ball moving and created the space he thrived in - was gone.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The authority is due to expire on June 12 unless Congress acts, although the program has a legal safety net that could allow some operations to continue under existing court certifications.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Based on average necessary expenses of $5,800, a six-month fund of $35,000 could provide a better safety net.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
The homes serve as a high-end safety net for seniors who move away but can’t easily duplicate decadeslong relationships with their top-tier medical providers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The absence of the Thunderhead’s uninvited intrusions into our lives is a blessing, for it allows us to live without a safety net.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
