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welfare

[wel-fair] / ˈwɛlˌfɛər /


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That’s how most of Europe’s welfare states work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

For Americans who grimace at the thought of “big government,” this distanced Social Security from public assistance or welfare.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Sauer replied that the president's comments were being taken out of context and he was referring to "problems of crime, poverty and welfare dependency."

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Devon and Cornwall Police was called to Millbrook Lane in Exeter, Devon, on 19 April following reports of a concern for welfare.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

An anonymous tip to child welfare resulted in a surprise visit to Kate’s apartment the spring of 1888.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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