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welfare states

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plural of welfare state

as in client states

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The checks, packaged with letters touting his record, have been sent to 1 million Americans in 30 states, according to the White House.

— Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Executive housing projects include high-end, upscale property designed for comfort, quality and convenience that often feature large layouts, premium finishes and high-end amenities, the program states.

— Marc Hayot, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026

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The United Kingdom’s top diplomat warned companies against violating international law by helping to build Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026
The grave dates to a period when people were transitioning from hunting and gathering to living in permanent settlements, farming and raising livestock, according to officials.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

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Into the bedrock Ever since the first nuclear plants emerged in the 1950s, nations have struggled to manage dangerous radioactive byproducts.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Lula also raised Brazil’s profile abroad, deepening ties with developing nations while maintaining relationships with the US and Europe, and helped found the BRICS group with China, Russia, India and South Africa.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of nations

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An ocean bordered by dozens of countries would be far harder to rename than a gulf or a lake.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
With more than 50 years of experience in subsea robotics, ISE has delivered over 250 underwater vehicles to customers in more than 20 countries worldwide, according to a press release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of countries

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But when mandates or control measures are used as the main tool in a crisis response, a short-term impact can be difficult to sustain.

— Raj Panjabi, STAT, 21 Oct. 2026
ObamaCare premiums have been rising quickly because of the law’s structure and mandates.

— Merrill Matthews, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026

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