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the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
the social worker was pleased at the improvement in the child's welfare
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Recent Examples of welfare
Cruz will need bipartisan support to pass the necessary 60-vote threshold in the Senate, requiring compromise with lawmakers focused on athlete welfare over expanding NCAA authority.
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Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
Lewis, 57, was charged with one count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child and Scala, 67, was charged with fourth-degree abuse and neglect of children.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
Police were called to conduct a welfare check just before 7:30 p.m. on December 7.
Research conducted by the Violence Policy Center has found that there around 10 murder-suicides in the U.S. every week, with some 78 percent of these taking place in the home.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
It has been estimated that currently a net annual amount of $150 billion is costing the nation’s taxpayers — much of it for education, welfare and services.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
Lewis, 57, was charged with one count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child and Scala, 67, was charged with fourth-degree abuse and neglect of children.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
Police were called to conduct a welfare check just before 7:30 p.m. on December 7.
Research conducted by the Violence Policy Center has found that there around 10 murder-suicides in the U.S. every week, with some 78 percent of these taking place in the home.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
It has been estimated that currently a net annual amount of $150 billion is costing the nation’s taxpayers — much of it for education, welfare and services.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
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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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However, that interest appears to be largely one-sided.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent research shows that more than half of American travelers are prioritizing vacations designed to enhance their lifespan and well-being.Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
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The bottom line: Michigan's great outdoors is one of its greatest assets — benefiting both residents' well-being and the state's economy.Joe Guillen, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Exposure to certain types of PFAS has been linked to health problems including cancer, birth defects, liver damage and immune system disorders.Alejandra Martinez, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
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Companies such as grocery stores and pharmacies should analyze their products and services and consider ways to diversify revenue from areas that could be negatively impacted by these new health initiatives. 5.Landen Williams, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Take this quiz to find out: Brain Fog Scale Mark Travers, Ph.D., is an American psychologist who writes about psycho-educational topics such as happiness, relationships, personality, and life meaning.Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Ronnie here, swooping in with your weekly dose of happiness.Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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Less expensive goods come with significantly slimmer margins that experts say are likely to chip away at profits even at the largest luxury conglomerates LVMH and Kering.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 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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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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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.Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
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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, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
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Her fanbase, known as the Angels, became a pivotal part of the campaign’s success.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2024
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By many accounts, the evacuation of Unicoi County Hospital was considered a stunning success.Lauren Sausser and Holly K. Hacker, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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