as in interest
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
The 24-hour a day construction, representatives argued, also posed ongoing threats to public safety, property values and the health and welfare of residents in the surrounding communities.
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Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Jan. 2025
For mothers whose poverty leaves them vulnerable to oversight from welfare case workers, social workers, and health care providers, an adequate supply of diapers isn’t just necessary to protect their children from rashes and urinary tract infections.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 18 Jan. 2025
Officers responded to a welfare check call at a residence in the 700 block of Liberty Lane at around 7:30 p.m. Monday, officials said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
Bronx prosecutors upgraded the charges to endangering the welfare of a child, as well as harassment and indecent exposure.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Jan. 2025
For mothers whose poverty leaves them vulnerable to oversight from welfare case workers, social workers, and health care providers, an adequate supply of diapers isn’t just necessary to protect their children from rashes and urinary tract infections.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 18 Jan. 2025
Officers responded to a welfare check call at a residence in the 700 block of Liberty Lane at around 7:30 p.m. Monday, officials said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
Bronx prosecutors upgraded the charges to endangering the welfare of a child, as well as harassment and indecent exposure.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
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However, 2024 numbers showed a waning interest in Tesla's core vehicles, the Model 3 and Y. After years of delays, the Cybertruck was Tesla's big 2024 offering, but the company didn't revamp the rest of its lineup.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
26 Jan. 2025
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The brutal killing — and President Woodrow Wilson’s concerns about Germany’s growing economic interests and influence in Haiti — led to 19 years of U.S. occupation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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For employers, being prepared to discuss benefits with depth and clarity will foster trust and signal a genuine investment in employee well-being.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Read more Prison walls reveal last messages of Assad's detainees Hearts break over rescue cat's reaction to owner packing suitcase Photo of Daniel Penny on NY subway goes viral after acquittal Beyond etiquette, research suggests that strong spousal relationships contribute to well-being.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Given their effectiveness at causing weight loss and improving health, GLP-1 drugs will likely become more common and increase in use, Hackensack’s Kipnis predicted.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
23 Jan. 2025
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If colleagues always show up, braving minor health issues or car breakdowns, newcomers learn a different norm.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Like hope, wonder is doubt is faith is A woman exiled, feeling her way from paradise to an arid wilderness Stolen in pursuit of ahistorical happiness, amnesiac.—
Paul Tran,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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One of the proposals says that the Florida Supreme Court would be required to evaluate a petition for compliance with Article 1, Section 2 of the constitution, which deals with Floridians’ rights to life, liberty and happiness.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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Companies that import goods pay what is essentially a tax, driving up costs.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Home prices are too expensive for builders’ own good.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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And just be sure that all the creative team have read and liked the book ... for the sake of the millions of fans of the books.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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With limited resources, Los Angeles can't afford to make a trade just for the sake of making one this season.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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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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New York has an opportunity to build on the success of these programs and finally provide relief to those who are forced to live near the state’s waste, while advancing better environmental and health outcomes for the entire state.—
Ryan Castalia,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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For better or worse, the author brand has become as integral to literary success as the writing itself.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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