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social security

[soh-shuhl si-kyoor-i-tee] / ˈsoʊ ʃəl sɪˈkyʊər ɪ ti /


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Both rich and poorer countries are grappling with declining birth rates which lead to aging societies and a shrinking workforce -- putting strain on social security systems and potentially dampening economic growth and productivity.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Beijing’s Five-Year Plan emphasizes public well-being and social security, signaling a shift towards structural reforms.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The SFC predicts that the overall funding gap for devolved social security benefits will reach £2bn by the same point.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

"I wanted to make my living standard so high. I wanted good social security."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Typing my social security number and not finding my name in the database that evening was a weird sort of relief.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera




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