safety net

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The authority is due to expire on June 12 unless Congress acts, although the program has a legal safety net that could allow some operations to continue under existing court certifications.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

These med-à-terres are a safety net for seniors who are finding that, while they can export wealth, they can’t easily duplicate relationships with top-tier oncologists or cardiologists.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

By stripping away that maturity safety net, the ETF wrapper can leave investors with continuous exposure to interest-rate volatility and turn what’s designed to be an inflation shield into a more speculative market trade.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

A safety net against water pollution is widening across the country thanks to a growing army of fly-counting volunteers.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

All too soon the coins were gone, and with them, our only safety net.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson