as in welfare
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
the belief that somehow it is the nation's president who is responsible for the weal or woe of the people
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Recent Examples of weal
Of course, the value (and advisability) of such a potent check depends on the quality of the state actors involved, and in the United States, agency officials are highly trained, relatively diverse, and demonstrably devoted to the public weal.
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Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
When economic distress reaches a certain point, the individual citizen no longer uses his political power to serve the public weal, but only to help himself.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
Some people develop pin-sized, raised bumps (weals) when sweating—this condition is called cholinergic urticaria.
—Jennifer Sabour, Health, 10 May 2024
Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.
—Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
These and scores of other crimes against the public weal are carelessly grouped under this or that vague heading—libertarian prerogative, consumer sovereignty, anti-wokism, what have you—and enshrined as yet another instance of the way things have to be.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2021
Evince an old-fashioned interest in the public weal?
—Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
When economic distress reaches a certain point, the individual citizen no longer uses his political power to serve the public weal, but only to help himself.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
Some people develop pin-sized, raised bumps (weals) when sweating—this condition is called cholinergic urticaria.
—Jennifer Sabour, Health, 10 May 2024
Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.
—Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
These and scores of other crimes against the public weal are carelessly grouped under this or that vague heading—libertarian prerogative, consumer sovereignty, anti-wokism, what have you—and enshrined as yet another instance of the way things have to be.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2021
Evince an old-fashioned interest in the public weal?
—Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weal
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Police said deputies were dispatched to the home on Jan. 28 at around 4 p.m. for a welfare check on a woman, later identified as the mother of the children but not named.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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In November, animal welfare groups filed federal lawsuits against the plan in Oregon and Washington calling the strategy inhumane and alleging violations of federal laws.—
Adrian Rodriguez,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Musk, a billionaire with a history of prioritizing personal and corporate interests over public well-being, now has undue influence in critical government functions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Justin Hall Partner, Golden Gate Ventures Along with the first wave of successful startups, other factors surfaced during this time frame that accelerated the growth of the region’s tech and startup ecosystem, which consequently brought an influx of investor interest.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Tariffs are duties imposed on foreign goods that are paid by U.S. importers.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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Last year, the U.S. imported $480 billion goods from Mexico, including vehicles, electrical equipment, furniture, plastics and metal, according to Trading Economics.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Like hope, wonder is doubt is faith is A woman exiled, feeling her way from paradise to an arid wilderness Stolen in pursuit of ahistorical happiness, amnesiac.—
Paul Tran,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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The static image of your face can be transformed into nearly any expression, happiness, sadness, scorn, relief, and so on.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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By providing stable, affordable housing, Naperville can improve overall community well-being.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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What To Know Moccia told Newsweek that the South Whidbey School District prioritizes the safety and well-being of its students, families and community.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Hair health, a holdover on-trend category from last year, is still a vibrant topic.—
Faye Brookman,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
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In October, ahead of the U.S. presidential election, Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc downplayed the potential impact of any tariffs on its business, saying that consumer health would have a bigger role than geopolitics.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Set Clear, Actionable Goals A success mindset thrives on clarity and direction.—
Stephen Nalley,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
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Its success will be determined by whether Agbadou can build on his impressive start and whether fellow defender Nasser Djiga, signed from Crvena zvezda for £10m ($12.4m), and midfielder Marshall Munetsi, signed from Reims for £15m, can replicate it.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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But function is never sacrificed for the sake of form, either—interiors are livable and inviting.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
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The transition should begin for the sake of the country.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Weal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weal. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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