welfare state
Example Sentences
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In the wide-ranging interview, Jackson also cited the role of the welfare state in supporting his "incredible single mum" who was studying while bringing him and his siblings up.
From BBC
In the wealthy nation of six million people, the campaign has instead focused on domestic issues, including inflation, the welfare state and high nitrate levels in water from agriculture.
From Barron's
U.S. allies grew handsomely—and, freed from the need to defend themselves from external threats, they spent much of their newfound wealth expanding their welfare states.
In the Danish city of Kolding, voters are worried about rising prices, the welfare state and immigration ahead of the country's general election, reflecting nationwide concerns reinforced by worries about Greenland and global uncertainty.
From Barron's
Despite the high service level of Denmark’s welfare state, Greenlanders’ health lags behind that of Danes.
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