safety net

Example Sentences

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And the Scottish Liberal Democrats have previously spoken of the importance of repairing the "broken benefits safety net" while also promising to cut taxes for people on low wages.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

We also have $200,000 in cash as a safety net.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

But if it doesn’t, dividend stocks create a solid safety net for the fog of war.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

As health care costs go up, the safety net for Americans living with HIV is getting smaller.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

He speeds off down the street, taking my family’s safety net with him.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas