as in welfare
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
the belief that somehow it is the nation's president who is responsible for the weal or woe of the people
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Recent Examples of weal
Of course, the value (and advisability) of such a potent check depends on the quality of the state actors involved, and in the United States, agency officials are highly trained, relatively diverse, and demonstrably devoted to the public weal.
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Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
When economic distress reaches a certain point, the individual citizen no longer uses his political power to serve the public weal, but only to help himself.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
Some people develop pin-sized, raised bumps (weals) when sweating—this condition is called cholinergic urticaria.
—Jennifer Sabour, Health, 10 May 2024
Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.
—Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
These and scores of other crimes against the public weal are carelessly grouped under this or that vague heading—libertarian prerogative, consumer sovereignty, anti-wokism, what have you—and enshrined as yet another instance of the way things have to be.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2021
Evince an old-fashioned interest in the public weal?
—Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
When economic distress reaches a certain point, the individual citizen no longer uses his political power to serve the public weal, but only to help himself.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
Some people develop pin-sized, raised bumps (weals) when sweating—this condition is called cholinergic urticaria.
—Jennifer Sabour, Health, 10 May 2024
Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.
—Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
These and scores of other crimes against the public weal are carelessly grouped under this or that vague heading—libertarian prerogative, consumer sovereignty, anti-wokism, what have you—and enshrined as yet another instance of the way things have to be.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2021
Evince an old-fashioned interest in the public weal?
—Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weal
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However, the city remains reliant on the gambling industry for revenues to support welfare programs and other goals laid out by Beijing, analysts say.Katie Tam and Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Animal welfare advocates estimate that 124 million pigs are killed annually for food in the U.S. alone.Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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His Administration also signalled interest in reviving America’s defunct underground weapons-testing program.Abe Streep, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
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According to a source with knowledge of the recruitment process, UCLA, Cal, Wake Forest and Ole Miss are among the schools that have displayed some interest in the Northern California native.Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, the United States’ trade imbalance with the EU on goods was $209 billion, according to the Census Bureau.Josh Boak and Raf Casert, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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In other words, inflation means that the same amount of money is ‘worth’ less than in the preceding period because prices of goods and services have gone up.Hilary Tetenabaum, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Thank you for filling my life with so much love and happiness.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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The ability to experience different cultures and lifestyles and enjoy adventure, which boost your happiness and productivity.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Aligning personal interests and team well-being is a type of magic that can lead to victory.Joseph Edgar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The angel number 222 signals to focus on your own well-being and mental clarity before moving forward.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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This highlights the need for more awareness and proactive discussions about sleep health.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Leaning on friends, family, or a support group not only eases your load but strengthens your emotional health.Jennifer Breheny Wallace, Contributor, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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The film may be about Claressa’s often beleaguered journey, but, as subtle as Barry Jenkins’ script tries to be about it, her success was the result of a joint endeavor.Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this year Venom: The Last Dance concluded Hardy's trilogy, cementing it as by far Sony's biggest success.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The debate divides the town forcing the two to come to an agreement for the sake of the community.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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For the sake of the fans (and media) stressing out and losing sleep over this, the Titans might as well make a decision quick.Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Weal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weal. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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