well-being
noun
well-be·ing
ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ 
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare
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we're only doing this for your own well-being
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That raises serious concerns about privacy, dignity, and the well-being of kids who just want to belong and participate like their peers.
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Austen Erblat, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Functional beverages go beyond basic refreshment and include ingredients like adaptogens, botanicals or other supplements that can support mood, relaxation and overall well-being.
—Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Olivera also alleged that Mustafa subjected her to ongoing harassment through social media, emphasizing that the situation left her concerned for her safety and her child’s well-being.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Students lost out on face time with instructors, their mental health suffered in the isolation and their well-being deteriorated as some families endured hardship.
—Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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Austen Erblat, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Functional beverages go beyond basic refreshment and include ingredients like adaptogens, botanicals or other supplements that can support mood, relaxation and overall well-being.
—Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Olivera also alleged that Mustafa subjected her to ongoing harassment through social media, emphasizing that the situation left her concerned for her safety and her child’s well-being.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Students lost out on face time with instructors, their mental health suffered in the isolation and their well-being deteriorated as some families endured hardship.
—Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-being. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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