social services
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Now the market is as visible as ever, with colorful, bilingual signs that advertise EBT, agricultural programs and other social services.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Those programs include mental health treatment, housing support, youth development and other social services.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Goddard left the panel over concerns that two of the shortlisted chairs had backgrounds in policing and social services.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
As a result, municipal infrastructure and social services are under great strain with more pain to come.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
“You’ll have to talk to social services and start the paperwork to be Gerald’s temporary guardian. Are you his only relative? Does he have a father?”
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
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