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welfare

[wel-fair] / ˈwɛlˌfɛər /


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He had been referred to child welfare authorities for assessment, accompanied by his mother.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

The Animal Welfare Act 2006 , externalalready makes it an offence in England and Wales to cause animals unnecessary suffering or to fail to meet their welfare needs.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

"Those in power must focus on feasible measures to deliver the high animal welfare standards the public expects," he said.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded Tuesday at around 12:36 p.m. to a welfare check at Nateal Campbell’s address.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

When the welfare man sent me to the first foster home, and again when I ended up with the Swerlins in Mason.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz




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