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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Officers responded to a welfare check call at a residence in the 700 block of Liberty Lane at around 7:30 p.m. Monday, officials said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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Bronx prosecutors upgraded the charges to endangering the welfare of a child, as well as harassment and indecent exposure.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Despite slowly growing inventory in 2024 and the central bank's decision to cut its key interest rate—a move that should bring mortgages down—a chronic lack of supply has kept prices across the country up even as demand for houses and sales have dwindled.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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While that funding was prevalent throughout 2020 and 2021, when Pandion was founded and taken out of stealth mode, the tides changed in early 2022 when the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates—thus increasing borrowing costs for businesses and making funding rounds riskier for banks.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Jan. 2025
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But the president-elect's escalating rhetoric could signal a coming decline in U.S.-Canada relations, while his plan to impose across-the-board tariffs on all foreign goods is likely to have a major effect on trade.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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Donald Trump campaigned on a call for a general tariff of 10% to 20% on all imports — and 60% or more on goods imported from China.—
David Garfield,
Harvard Business Review,
8 Jan. 2025
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May today and every day be filled with blessings, kindness, and happiness.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2025
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That’s about as high as the happiness goes, however.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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For employers, being prepared to discuss benefits with depth and clarity will foster trust and signal a genuine investment in employee well-being.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Well known for its high antioxidant quota, green tea has potent health and well-being benefits, and for many, is a gentler and more sustainable alternative to coffee.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Sulforaphane supplements continue to gain popularity among people pursuing health and wellness goals.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
11 Jan. 2025
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That kind of double whammy amplifies the health risks involved.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
11 Jan. 2025
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McVay, in his eighth season as the Rams coach, has mostly enjoyed success against the Cardinals in the venue.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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In this fast-changing digital landscape, adaptability is the cornerstone of success.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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With limited resources, Los Angeles can't afford to make a trade just for the sake of making one this season.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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And just be sure that all the creative team have read and liked the book ... for the sake of the millions of fans of the books.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Weal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weal. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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