safety net
Example Sentences
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How many children were left without a safety net in the time we dilly dallied and worried about tech bosses?
From BBC • May 12, 2026
It has also moved slowly in beefing up its social safety net so people have more confidence to spend rather than save.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
In Norway, where Griffin delivered his recent remarks, a strong social safety net is a hallmark of the country, which is governed as a constitutional monarchy.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
“To get through those intense moments and access further emotions, I want to have a safety net, so I feel capable of taking those risks,” says Campbell.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Everyone attending the University had a safety net to fall back on.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
