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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It has been estimated that currently a net annual amount of $150 billion is costing the nation’s taxpayers — much of it for education, welfare and services.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Navigating the unscrupulous media furore and the urgency of an increasingly desperate police investigation, his sole concern became the welfare of his traumatised son.K.J. Yossman, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
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Focus on creating authentic connections that are rooted in mutual interest.Gina Riley, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The person Trump did pick to lead the Department of Agriculture—America First Policy Institute CEO Brooke Rollins—has much less obvious interest in its purview than Kennedy does.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
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Consumers need to understand the complexities of trade tariffs and the impact on the price of goods.Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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With oil as the country’s top exported good, per 2023 federal trade data, employers in that industry would likely need to rebalance costs by cutting back a large number of workers if other nations impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods.Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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This dimension includes positive outcomes such as happiness, positivity, satisfaction and high self-esteem as well as negative outcomes such as depression, negative emotions, relationship issues, stress and susceptibility to disorders like anxiety, addiction and mood or personality disorders.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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In fact, second shots at happiness are fully in the zeitgeist.Nora Dahlia, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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School districts across 19 states claim tech companies like Meta, Google, TikTok and Snap do not implement features like age verification or session timeouts which can detrimentally affect the well-being of children.Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Another survey of Flint and non-Flint moms before and after Rx Kids began looked at maternal well-being and financial security for families.Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
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Along with the financial backing that came with new ownership, the new CEO, Jorgenson, took measures to improve Scribe Media’s financial health.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The powerful organic chocolate is combined with several other antioxidants such as goji, longan and schisandra berries, astragalus and maca to boost energy and overall health through the winter months.Anna Haines, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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By Theresa Iker / Made by History December 12, 2024 4:00 PM EST Donald Trump’s success with men—especially Latino men and young white men—has caused handwringing among Democrats.Theresa Iker / Made by History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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The offseason trades that brought Karl-Anthony Towns and Bridges to New York reshaped the team’s identity, but the chemistry necessary for sustained success remains elusive.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Although their romantic relationship ended in 2000, Willis and Moore's bond has remained unbreakable, especially for the sake of their three children: Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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For the sake of clarity, the purples refer to indie, metal, soul and rap.Kris Holt, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Weal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weal. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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