Examples of safety net in a Sentence
The program provides a safety net for people who have lost their jobs.
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The White House’s fiscal policies will sway earnings too, as tax cuts, the end of certain tax credits, more spending on defense, and less spending on the social safety net ripple through corporate America and consumers.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Why is the Republican Congress intent on dismantling safety net programs that David relies on?
—Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The budget avoids some of the most devastating cuts to essential safety net programs, state leaders said.
—Trân Nguyễn, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Its analysis is based on the bill's tax breaks, as well as reductions for federal programs and reductions in state funds for safety net programs such as Medicaid and food stamps.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 26 June 2025
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Why is the Republican Congress intent on dismantling safety net programs that David relies on?
—Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The budget avoids some of the most devastating cuts to essential safety net programs, state leaders said.
—Trân Nguyễn, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Its analysis is based on the bill's tax breaks, as well as reductions for federal programs and reductions in state funds for safety net programs such as Medicaid and food stamps.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 26 June 2025
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 9 Jul. 2025.
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