Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare states
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The additions build on the company’s network of more than 1,400 stores across eight states.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
9 June 2026 -
California is one of 14 states that allow ballots that don’t arrive at local election offices until after Election Day to still be counted as long as they’re postmarked by Election Day.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Dougherty declined to file negligence charges in the case, but his findings led to civil settlements with Xcel Energy.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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Current law requires medical professionals to disclose a limited number of things, including court settlements and judgments as well as disciplinary actions involving police or other government and licensing agencies.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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As part of our Language of Soccer World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to supporters of all 48 nations competing at the 2026 edition to capture their unique football culture, distilled into a single phrase.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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That’s 60 percent from the Kansas City area, 40 percent from outside the region, and 15 percent of those from other nations.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Bishops in several other countries in Europe and Latin America have dedicated their lands to the Sacred Heart, sometimes with the participation of political leaders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Specifically, Rollins issued an analysis that claimed lack of roads has left back country lands susceptible to fire.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Four countries are making their World Cup debuts, including Curacao, population 155,000, the smallest nation ever to reach the tournament.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Additionally, ballots and tally sheets must arrive in the capital, Lima, from 63 countries to be counted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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About 8,000 people died from that quake and tsunami waves of up to 8 to 10 meters (26 to 33 feet) that engulfed several towns and provinces, Bacolcol said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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About 8,000 people died from that quake and tsunami waves of up to 26 to 33 feet that engulfed several towns and provinces, Bacolcol said.—
Jim Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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His legacy at this point is confined to the unfunded mandates of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the equally unfunded obligations created by ignoring a statute of repose for child abuse claims, regrettably upheld by a bare majority on the Maryland Supreme Court.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
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Despite return-to-office mandates aiming to restore culture and trust, global employee engagement has plummeted, indicating proximity doesn't guarantee belonging.—
Belonging Forum,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Welfare states.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare%20states. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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