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welfare

[wel-fair] / ˈwɛlˌfɛər /


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He claimed Thursday that his party will soon unveil a raft of welfare reforms to cut spending on other programs to free up resources for the old-age payout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

But how Mr. Farage thinks this could translate into a political coalition in favor of broad welfare reforms is a mystery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

For years, animal welfare advocates and some politicians tried to compel the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

India's 16th census - the eighth since independence in 1947 - will also include caste data and is seen as crucial for policy, welfare delivery and political representation in the world's most populous country.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

She hated us having to take welfare food, hated accepting anything we needed but did not earn.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz