safety net

Example Sentences

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But at least Germany had the safety net of penalties, and could fall back on a perfect 100% World Cup shootout record of played four, won four.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

It also subsidizes investment through taxes on households and a skimpy safety net, boosting saving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

It serves as a safety net for the county’s 10 million residents, providing healthcare regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Heading into the AI era, the safety net for health insurance has changed.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

She had said it was better to own property rather than cash but he suspected that, for her, it was a safety net in case Port Harcourt fell.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie