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the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
the social worker was pleased at the improvement in the child's welfare
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Recent Examples of welfare
It would be tasked with evaluating and making recommendations concerning the operations and outcomes of state agencies focused on child welfare, according to a summary of the bill.
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Lois Muñoz said anxiety over her husband's welfare drove her to uproot her life and leave New York.
—Katie Silver, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
The only real question continues to be, what kind of government doesn’t want to keep its own law-abiding population safe and secure, by locking up as many violent criminals as possible, especially those who are not in the country legally and are almost all living on various forms of welfare.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The animal-welfare activist describes himself as a former film actor and producer.
—City News Service, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Lois Muñoz said anxiety over her husband's welfare drove her to uproot her life and leave New York.
—Katie Silver, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
The only real question continues to be, what kind of government doesn’t want to keep its own law-abiding population safe and secure, by locking up as many violent criminals as possible, especially those who are not in the country legally and are almost all living on various forms of welfare.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The animal-welfare activist describes himself as a former film actor and producer.
—City News Service, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welfare
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Sources told The Post Denver had interest in running back Travis Etienne and wide receiver Jalen Nailor, for example.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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His arrest in March 2025 triggered a sharp selloff, which prompted Turkish authorities to raise interest rates and burn through billions of dollars in foreign currency reserves to stabilize the lira.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Despite media reports alleging erratic behavior and concerns about her well-being since her conservatorship ended, there are no indications of ongoing substance abuse.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Police conducted a well-being check and found what appeared to be blood throughout the house while searching for her, officers testified.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some African governments are rejecting American health funding agreements over data and privacy concerns.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Lebanese health ministry said the death toll has risen to 123 since the resurgence of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which struck Israel in the opening days of the war.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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We're all endowed with the same inalienable rights to life and liberty and the pursuit of happiness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The company's 2025 European Life-Work Balance Index evaluated each country based on factors such as sick and paid maternity leave, healthcare, annual leave, public safety and happiness, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, and average hours worked.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the Hudson Farmers' Market draws local growers and makers with fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses, and flowers on Saturdays from spring to fall.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The ripple effects of energy prices mean higher supply chain costs that get passed to consumers through a variety of goods, including groceries.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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Mahlase said South Africa’s film biz, although doing lip-service to transformation and opening up the industry, often sacrifices patience and waiting to find people to show and be the change practically, for the sake of speed, efficiency and production costs.—
Thinus Ferreira,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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She was pointed about refusing to compromise on creative vision for the sake of commercial demographics.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some people develop pin-sized, raised bumps (weals) when sweating—this condition is called cholinergic urticaria.—
Jennifer Sabour,
Health,
10 May 2024
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Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.—
Jonathan M. Hansen,
TIME,
7 Apr. 2024
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By all accounts, the campaign against Iran’s military assets has achieved success.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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How to Use Costco’s Chipotle Copycat Chicken Costco’s Flame Seared Chargrilled Chipotle Chicken has already enjoyed a lot of social media success.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welfare. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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