safety net
Example Sentences
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Heading into the AI era, the safety net for health insurance has changed.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
It acted as a safety net and kicked in straight away when his heart was in trouble, allowing him to recover much more quickly.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The social safety net scholar Angela Rachidi notes the program was “due for a decline” after elevated enrollment during the pandemic.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
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
