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welfare

[wel-fair] / ˈwɛlˌfɛər /


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Markets appear to be behaving as if they have become so important to the world’s welfare as to be insulated from political and diplomatic consequences.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Johanna Edwards, responsible for overseeing pupil welfare at Llandovery College, told the panel she began a formal investigation after concerns were raised following the trip.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The latest published figures from authorities show that between 2022 and 2024 there were 1,128 animals seized in Northern Ireland because of welfare concerns.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

A longtime executive in animal welfare services was named by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Friday to oversee the city’s animal shelters, which have been criticized for overcrowding and inhumane treatment of animals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

My siblings stood in a loose half circle around the room, facing the four intruding adults: three large, unfamiliar men, plus a woman I’d seen before, from the welfare office.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz




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