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safety net

NOUN
security guarantee
Synonyms
WEAK
benefits buffer government aid insurance level of economic security guaranteed by government parachute precaution precautions preventive measure protection protective umbrella safeguard safety plug safety valve sheet anchor subsidy

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Heading into the AI era, the safety net for health insurance has changed.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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

Home insurers pitch policies as a financial peace-of-mind safety net, but in a disaster customers can find the apparent guarantee of compensation evaporates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Not sure why he needs me anymore—I’m really just a safety net in case he has a question.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

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