welfare work
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of welfare work
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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"We will continue to jointly raise our girls, while remaining friends and continuing to work together supporting Rescue Ranch," he wrote just four days before the fiery crash, mentioning his animal welfare work.
From Fox News ● Feb. 18, 2020
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
No other agency organized on a national basis has attempted any systematic organization of social welfare work in local rural communities.
From The Farmer and His Community by Dwight Sanderson
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