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social assistance

British  

noun

  1. a former name for social security

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The healthcare and social assistance sector added 627,000 jobs to the economy in 2025, according to the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

The healthcare and social assistance sector added 627,000 jobs to the economy in 2025, according to the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

Breaking down jobs within healthcare and social assistance, some of California’s biggest growth came from mental health practitioners and occupations that work with elderly people and people with disabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Employment was up in business building and other support services, in healthcare and social assistance, and in accommodation and food services.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Few social assistance programs exist, and the lack of employment opportunities remains the most critical problem facing the economy.

From The 1990 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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