welfare work
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of welfare work
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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That same year, White took another big step in her animal welfare work, becoming the president emerita of the Morris Animal Foundation, after being named a trustee back in 1971.
From Fox News ● Jan. 17, 2022
The trust undertakes animal monitoring and welfare work in conjunction with the parks agency.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 14, 2015
He had also pushed for the closure of SRS offices and other consolidation and a greater emphasis on adoption and welfare work requirements.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 13, 2015
About 10% of G4S's revenue comes from contracts with the U.K. public sector, such as police, prisons and welfare work, according to analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2012
All these measures as a class are sometimes grouped under the name of "welfare work."
From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)
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