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welfare

[wel-fair] / ˈwɛlˌfɛər /


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Leaders of the right could cut taxes; leaders of the left could spend more on welfare.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

But that's unlikely to assuage the concerns of those who say the government has to be bolder to tackle an ever-increasing welfare bill.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

It’s sure to be another captivating, completely irksome and bleak look into animal welfare exploitation that will, hopefully, prompt action.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

But both are domestic industries operating in a global world, kept afloat by a regulatory scaffolding that gives priority to producer stability over consumer welfare and industry efficiency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

She did not know that welfare was a possibility.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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