Examples of safety net in a Sentence
The program provides a safety net for people who have lost their jobs.
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Any hope for a safety net is gone (her mother kicked her out of the house to protect Rue’s younger sister), and the freedom promised in adulthood may be nothing more than a mirage.
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
That’s when a safety net is handy.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
There’s a case to be made for smart systems acting as a safety net rather than a crutch.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Her solution to extend the life of the trust fund safety net is to reduce the maximum amount of social security income.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
That’s when a safety net is handy.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
There’s a case to be made for smart systems acting as a safety net rather than a crutch.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Her solution to extend the life of the trust fund safety net is to reduce the maximum amount of social security income.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2026.
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