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welfare

[wel-fair] / ˈwɛlˌfɛər /


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Under the new arrangement, eggs will be provided separately through women's welfare groups while the charity would continue to supply "pure" vegetarian meals.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

Translated into constitutional terms, Minnesota argued that the surge violated federalist principles by invading the state’s reserved police powers: the broad authority to govern public health, safety, welfare, and order.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

At various points, sociologists proposed and critiqued affirmative action, inspired and lambasted welfare reform, diagnosed and dismissed the breakdown of the nuclear family.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

"Today's action will begin to correct what is both a human rights abuse and distortive trade practice to improve the welfare of workers everywhere," his statement said.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Or maybe they were on welfare by now.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez




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