social assistance

British

noun

a former name for social security

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The health care and social assistance industries are expected to experience the largest job growth and be the fastest-growing industries, according to the U.S.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Since the end of 2024, healthcare and social assistance has added about 855,000 jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But the negative print, and a downward revision of 65,000 to December and January payrolls, confirmed there has been little hiring across industries outside of healthcare and social assistance in recent months.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Healthcare and social assistance have driven almost all the job creation in recent years.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

There's one thing, however, that she will probably not refuse,—any social assistance we may give to her son.

From Shorty McCabe on the Job by Ford, Sewell

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