Examples of safety net in a Sentence
The program provides a safety net for people who have lost their jobs.
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Trump's proposals cover spending that Congress authorizes each year — which does not include spending on safety nets like Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
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Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 2 May 2025
By supporting a wide range of financial assistance programs, not just Medicaid, the company gives users a safety net even as benefits shift.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Employers are reminded to confirm that payroll service providers have fiduciary bonds, which could provide a financial safety net if providers are disrupted during a disaster.
—Dan Cody, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Whether that’s freelance work or selling skills on platforms like Fiverr, having multiple income sources creates safety nets our parents rarely had.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 May 2025
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Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 2 May 2025
By supporting a wide range of financial assistance programs, not just Medicaid, the company gives users a safety net even as benefits shift.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Employers are reminded to confirm that payroll service providers have fiduciary bonds, which could provide a financial safety net if providers are disrupted during a disaster.
—Dan Cody, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Whether that’s freelance work or selling skills on platforms like Fiverr, having multiple income sources creates safety nets our parents rarely had.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for safety net
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“Safety net.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safety%20net. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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