welfare

Example Sentences

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In response, the Foreign Office said the welfare of British nationals continued to be a priority for the government.

From BBC

It was backed by animal welfare groups which said thousands of dogs in the UK have died in recent years due to racing.

From BBC

U.S. allies grew handsomely—and, freed from the need to defend themselves from external threats, they spent much of their newfound wealth expanding their welfare states.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I hope ... that governments will start coordinating their approach to it when it comes to the welfare of the seafarers," she said.

From Barron's

While he described welfare as a necessary "safety net", he vowed to get thousands of economically inactive Scots back into work.

From BBC