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the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
the social worker was pleased at the improvement in the child's welfare
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Recent Examples of welfare
The 24-hour a day construction, representatives argued, also posed ongoing threats to public safety, property values and the health and welfare of residents in the surrounding communities.
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Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Jan. 2025
For mothers whose poverty leaves them vulnerable to oversight from welfare case workers, social workers, and health care providers, an adequate supply of diapers isn’t just necessary to protect their children from rashes and urinary tract infections.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 18 Jan. 2025
Officers responded to a welfare check call at a residence in the 700 block of Liberty Lane at around 7:30 p.m. Monday, officials said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
Bronx prosecutors upgraded the charges to endangering the welfare of a child, as well as harassment and indecent exposure.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Jan. 2025
For mothers whose poverty leaves them vulnerable to oversight from welfare case workers, social workers, and health care providers, an adequate supply of diapers isn’t just necessary to protect their children from rashes and urinary tract infections.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 18 Jan. 2025
Officers responded to a welfare check call at a residence in the 700 block of Liberty Lane at around 7:30 p.m. Monday, officials said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
Bronx prosecutors upgraded the charges to endangering the welfare of a child, as well as harassment and indecent exposure.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
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Few details available … US military officials have expressed interest in orbital refueling to support in-space mobility, where ground controllers have the freedom to maneuver national security satellites between different orbits without worrying about running out of propellant.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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As a major global producer and exporter of tungsten and related materials, China has long been committed to fulfilling its international obligations, including non-proliferation, in accordance with national security and interest considerations.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 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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That's not really truly prioritizing your mental health or well-being.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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One is the Secret Garden Spa, which offers a holistic and herbal approach to health.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
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
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Dopamine is also released, creating happiness and satisfaction while lowering levels of stress and anxiety.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Today well-lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 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
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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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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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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.—
Jon D. Michaels,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Aug. 2017
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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,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Dec. 2011
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At the same time, MLS has had success with teams in smaller markets such as Columbus and Cincinnati, while also developing expansion franchises into business success stories in new markets, including St. Louis.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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His signing is the latest development for a team that has built a reputation for excellence and a long history of successes within the NHRA circuit.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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