Examples of safety net in a Sentence
The program provides a safety net for people who have lost their jobs.
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OpenAI emphasizes new jobs, tools and infrastructure, but also acknowledges that AI could disrupt jobs and industries, erode parts of the tax base and require adaptive safety nets, portable benefits and worker participation in deployment decisions.
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Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Given the breadth of state and federal cuts to safety net services, the Board of Supervisors chose to use 20% of Measure W’s funds ($34 million) to support the county’s safety net, predominantly for food assistance and senior services.
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Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The change affects those covered through an expansion in most states that gave more lower-income people access to the government’s safety net healthcare program.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
The Dutch model asks citizens to contribute more through taxes, but in return provides a stronger social safety net.
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Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
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Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Given the breadth of state and federal cuts to safety net services, the Board of Supervisors chose to use 20% of Measure W’s funds ($34 million) to support the county’s safety net, predominantly for food assistance and senior services.
—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The change affects those covered through an expansion in most states that gave more lower-income people access to the government’s safety net healthcare program.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
The Dutch model asks citizens to contribute more through taxes, but in return provides a stronger social safety net.
—
Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for safety net
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“Safety net.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safety%20net. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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