as in welfare
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
the belief that somehow it is the nation's president who is responsible for the weal or woe of the people
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Recent Examples of weal
Of course, the value (and advisability) of such a potent check depends on the quality of the state actors involved, and in the United States, agency officials are highly trained, relatively diverse, and demonstrably devoted to the public weal.
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Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
When economic distress reaches a certain point, the individual citizen no longer uses his political power to serve the public weal, but only to help himself.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
Some people develop pin-sized, raised bumps (weals) when sweating—this condition is called cholinergic urticaria.
—Jennifer Sabour, Health, 10 May 2024
Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.
—Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
These and scores of other crimes against the public weal are carelessly grouped under this or that vague heading—libertarian prerogative, consumer sovereignty, anti-wokism, what have you—and enshrined as yet another instance of the way things have to be.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2021
Evince an old-fashioned interest in the public weal?
—Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
When economic distress reaches a certain point, the individual citizen no longer uses his political power to serve the public weal, but only to help himself.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
Some people develop pin-sized, raised bumps (weals) when sweating—this condition is called cholinergic urticaria.
—Jennifer Sabour, Health, 10 May 2024
Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.
—Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
These and scores of other crimes against the public weal are carelessly grouped under this or that vague heading—libertarian prerogative, consumer sovereignty, anti-wokism, what have you—and enshrined as yet another instance of the way things have to be.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2021
Evince an old-fashioned interest in the public weal?
—Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weal
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However, the city remains reliant on the gambling industry for revenues to support welfare programs and other goals laid out by Beijing, analysts say.Katie Tam and Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Despite the participant support and research findings, from the start welfare advocacy groups sought to undermine welfare requirements, and have continued to do so to the present.Michael Bernick, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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His Administration also signalled interest in reviving America’s defunct underground weapons-testing program.Abe Streep, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
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However, that interest appears to be largely one-sided.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Trump has announced a variety of tariff proposals — some linked to conduct of the countries whose goods would affected.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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In other words, inflation means that the same amount of money is ‘worth’ less than in the preceding period because prices of goods and services have gone up.Hilary Tetenabaum, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Take this quiz to find out: Brain Fog Scale Mark Travers, Ph.D., is an American psychologist who writes about psycho-educational topics such as happiness, relationships, personality, and life meaning.Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Ronnie here, swooping in with your weekly dose of happiness.Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent research shows that more than half of American travelers are prioritizing vacations designed to enhance their lifespan and well-being.Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
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The bottom line: Michigan's great outdoors is one of its greatest assets — benefiting both residents' well-being and the state's economy.Joe Guillen, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Exposure to certain types of PFAS has been linked to health problems including cancer, birth defects, liver damage and immune system disorders.Alejandra Martinez, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
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Companies such as grocery stores and pharmacies should analyze their products and services and consider ways to diversify revenue from areas that could be negatively impacted by these new health initiatives. 5.Landen Williams, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Her fanbase, known as the Angels, became a pivotal part of the campaign’s success.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2024
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By many accounts, the evacuation of Unicoi County Hospital was considered a stunning success.Lauren Sausser and Holly K. Hacker, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
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The debate divides the town forcing the two to come to an agreement for the sake of the community.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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For the sake of the fans (and media) stressing out and losing sleep over this, the Titans might as well make a decision quick.Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Weal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weal. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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