well-being
noun
well-be·ing
ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ 
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare
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we're only doing this for your own well-being
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Local employers must also recognize the role affordable housing plays in the well-being of their workforce and invest in their employees’ stability.
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Ryan Von Weller, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Have a Cleaning Spree for Mental Clarity For most people, your physical environment at home can have a big impact on your mental well-being.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
But so often, those good intentions to improve your well-being can fail to translate to real life — despite your best efforts.
—Carolyn Todd, Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2026
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, told reporters that the new round of cooperation on conservation would help improve the health and well-being of the giant pandas, advance global biodiversity protection and strengthen the friendship between the Chinese and American people.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Von Weller, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Have a Cleaning Spree for Mental Clarity For most people, your physical environment at home can have a big impact on your mental well-being.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
But so often, those good intentions to improve your well-being can fail to translate to real life — despite your best efforts.
—Carolyn Todd, Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2026
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, told reporters that the new round of cooperation on conservation would help improve the health and well-being of the giant pandas, advance global biodiversity protection and strengthen the friendship between the Chinese and American people.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-being. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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