Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare states
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As is the case in other states, Utah not only puts parents in charge of this complex bookkeeping but also appoints them as their children’s trustees—and all in the name of protecting children’s earnings from greedy parents.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026 -
Many players also opt for deferrals and large signing bonuses (as opposed to a higher salary) to avoid paying income tax in certain states.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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In just the first two months of 2026, there have already been 471 settlements and $114 million in attorney payouts.—
Tom Manzo,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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The move also targeted five other settlements in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Washington and elsewhere in California.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Somalia joins other African nations seeking to increase oil exports — Nigeria’s Dangote refinery boosted its output this week, and other countries are stepping up refinement — which should reduce risks of future regional energy crunches.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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These include some Gulf nations now worried that Iran could target their civilian infrastructure in retaliation, according to regional sources.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Brown of Kingwood lands in that category.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Consulting with a debt relief company or a bankruptcy attorney before a second garnishment order lands can preserve options that disappear once a levy is executed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Epstein was also in frequent correspondence with Anas Al-Rasheed, an academic and former information minister of Kuwait, which was mediating between Qatar and the other Arab countries.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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After Russia, China and France, all veto-wielding countries on the 15-member Security Council, expressed opposition to approving the use of force, the resolution was revised to eliminate all references to offensive action.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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As rain poured on the northern provinces of Iran in late March, a somber crowd snaked through the mountain ranges of Asara carrying the coffin of Mohammad Reza Kia.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Storms and heavy rainfall began across Afghanistan about 12 days ago, affecting most of the country’s 34 provinces.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Those estimates are based on new work-requirement and immigration rules that HR1 mandates for Medicaid, and on other changes coming to Medi-Cal that are being imposed by the state.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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What has changed in recent years are mandates in states like Florida and Texas, where state officials required some or all law enforcement agencies to join a 287(g) program.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Welfare states.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare%20states. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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