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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
Organic and pasture-raised dairy systems also improve dairy cow welfare by allowing the animals space to perform natural behaviors and reducing boredom.2122
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Whole milk is a high-fat dairy product that provides protein, vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Critics called the measure welfare for wealthy families to send their kids to private schools.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Send a behavioral health clinician and a paramedic to low-level calls for welfare checks and trespassing.
—Delano Massey, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
The sheriff's Office told local station KOB 4 that a neighbor called police for a welfare check, leading to the discovery of their bodies.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Critics called the measure welfare for wealthy families to send their kids to private schools.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Send a behavioral health clinician and a paramedic to low-level calls for welfare checks and trespassing.
—Delano Massey, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
The sheriff's Office told local station KOB 4 that a neighbor called police for a welfare check, leading to the discovery of their bodies.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
Noun
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However, in the view of markets the extent of lower interest rates spans a broad range with one to four interest rate cuts all quite possible and a slim chance of additional cuts later in 2025.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hayes is part of a small faction of Black social media app founders with semblances of success in the space—it’s been proven to be incredibly difficult to gauge and sustain the interest of the masses on a new digital platform when compared to Instagram, X, Snapchat, and TikTok.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This gentle therapy involves applying light pressure to specific points on a baby’s feet, promoting relaxation, better sleep, and overall well-being.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2025
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Sleep is important for maintaining optimal health and well-being.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Information in federal systems includes Treasury payments that could be used to figure out the details of intelligence programs or health and personnel records that could reveal the identities of agents or the responsibilities of clandestine officers.—
DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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In September 2024, Vidalia Mills announced a rebrand and strategic capital raise to secure financial health and support growth.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Feb. 2025
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Through liberating song and dance and bold visuals, this odyssey follows the journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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That happiness was quickly tempered as OA and the team discovered that Gemma, who was raised on the Upper East Side in a world of penthouses and private schools, had some unsavory friends.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Necessities like food and hygiene products take priority over luxury goods and big-ticket items like cars.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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But none of that does any good for the Palestinians themselves.—
Noa Tishby,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Harmony isn’t here for the sake of nostalgia, though.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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Expect people to perform at a high level, not just for the sake of hustle but for the sake of purpose.—
Innesa Burrola,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Wambaugh chose next to delve into nonfiction, enjoying his greatest success in 1973 with The Onion Field.—
Chris Koseluk,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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One of the lessons from the Austin PSP program is the multiplication effect that supporting the success of parenting students can have.—
Edward Conroy,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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