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welfare

[wel-fair] / ˈwɛlˌfɛər /


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Emergency services went to a home in North Reddish in Stockport after a concern for welfare call at about 10:50 BST on Saturday.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

On Friday, Mayor Karen Bass named longtime animal welfare advocate Gabrielle Amster to lead the department, which will require approval of the City Council.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Wider animal welfare concerns have also been raised in County Tyrone in recent weeks.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

“Gabrielle Amster has spent nearly two decades advancing innovative approaches in animal welfare, building strong teams, and improving lifesaving outcomes,” Bass said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Some people at school—not to mention half the people on Little Hobart Street—were on welfare, and it wasn’t so bad.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls




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