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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On Valentine's Day on Friday, the animal welfare organization is offering pet lovers a chance to have a sleepover with a dog or a cat from shelters across the country.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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But last week, Winston had a rough mental health day, prompting the church to try to contact the Trusted Response Urgent Support Team (TRUST) — a team of health professionals and support advocates for nonviolent psychiatric emergencies — and then, when unsuccessful, to call 911 for a welfare check.—
Devan Patel,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Financial markets:Stocks waver as investors eye Federal Reserve minutes and Trump's tariff announcements Bullion is seen as a safeguard against geopolitical risks and inflation, but rising interest rates diminish its attractiveness as a non-yielding asset.—
Daksh Grover,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The other would issue the same amount in bonds but take 10 years to pay back, with 4.6% in interest.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Trump issued an executive order on Feb. 1 imposing a 10% tariff on Canadian energy imports to the U.S., in addition to sweeping 25% levies on goods from from Canada and Mexico.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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While India has been spared any tariffs from the new Trump administration so far, Trump said recently that reciprocal tariffs will be announced on any countries with tariffs on US goods, which would include India.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Dopamine is also released, creating happiness and satisfaction while lowering levels of stress and anxiety.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Today well-lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Threat level: Implicit bias can also affect the well-being of expectant Black mothers and their fetuses.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Holiday, who received the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award at the 2023 ESPYs, embodies the company’s commitment to mental and physical well-being and will work with Rhone to create awareness around mental fitness.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Our research finds that Baltimore City and Maryland are trailblazers in respecting gender equity in public health data.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Feb. 2025
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Here are the supplements and meds that work New Florida survey reveals our confusion on heart health.—
David Fleshler,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps some of that success could be attributed to good, aggressive, but clean racing on Saturday night.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2025
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The success is driven by Fairlife’s Core Power protein shake brand, which remains a popular staple at many grocery stores and does not have many direct market-leading competitors.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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Sheen and Richards were married in 2002 and divorced four years later, and only recently pledged a united front for the sake of their children after Sami launched her OnlyFans account.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
10 Feb. 2025
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Just for the sake of inconsistency, there also are a slew of reticent sellers who believe that the bull market has lots more runway; as evidenced by a recent mini-burst of hostile takeover bids.—
Dan Primack,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Weal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weal. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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