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welfare

[wel-fair] / ˈwɛlˌfɛər /


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"How do we manage a species that is now threatened by its own abundance, and do so in a way that protects both animal welfare and long-term ecosystem health?"

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

They found that the decline in birth rates accelerated once smartphones became widely available -- a phenomenon found across countries "with fundamentally different healthcare, welfare, economic, and cultural environments."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

During his seven-day visit, Pope Leo will meet victims who experienced sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, as well as groups that look after the welfare of migrants.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The head of Nevada’s welfare department, George Miller, was hardening his agency into a national model for a more-aggressive approach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He walked and worked among his villagers, thought of their welfare, and could tell the good workman from the bad.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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