safety net
Example Sentences
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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
It prompts me to be less attentive, because I perceive the notetaker as a safety net.
From Slate • May 24, 2026
Instead, it would be far wiser for policymakers to focus on directly strengthening the social safety net, so every patient has equitable access to treatments without financial hardship.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
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
Their safety net, money left over for emergencies and unforeseen expenses, came to $10.72.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
