: something that provides security against misfortune or difficulty
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The program provides a safety net for people who have lost their jobs.
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The Kid Who Wanted a House Chorney grew up without much of a safety net.—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026 In taking on Google, the plaintiffs are testing whether a major safety net for internet companies and social media sites has its limitations.—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026 The first wave of viral creators were navigating something entirely unprecedented — with no roadmap and no safety net.—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026 Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for safety net