social services
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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While rural regions appreciate having to pay less for social services for departed migrant workers, urban governments resist having to pay more.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
She says the father was already caring for an older daughter, with no concerns from social services, and he had no history of using the drug.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
And to improve, she has said she wants to increase social services offered to those in the program and do more to trim costs to provide shelter.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Some see taxation as a way to offset the loss of labor taxes to fund social services.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
“Leanne called social services for years, but they wouldn’t tell her nothin’,” Sammie added.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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