safety net
Example Sentences
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“Grandfamilies have always been the backstop, the safety net that protects the child,” Butts said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Speaking outside of court, Kirwan's son Christopher Kirwan said "our dad was our safety net".
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
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
Solo agers must navigate complex financial and medical decisions without a built-in safety net.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
She had said it was better to own property rather than cash but he suspected that, for her, it was a safety net in case Port Harcourt fell.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
