: something that provides security against misfortune or difficulty
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The program provides a safety net for people who have lost their jobs.
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Human hesitation served as a natural safety net.—Jeffrey Highman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Huang made his case as AI has emerged as a political flashpoint, with objections to plans to build more data centers and fears that the speed with which it’s being adopted could spur the layoffs of workers who might not have a safety net.—Josh Boak, Fortune, 17 June 2026 For others like Lai and me, instant noodles serve an important emotional and physical safety net in modern daily life.—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2026 Lastly, a new faculty-only sick leave bank will ensure a more secure safety net and access to parental leave.—Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for safety net