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assistance

[uh-sis-tuhns] / əˈsɪs təns /


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Rents for low-income tenants receiving government housing assistance, for instance, are often set as a fixed percentage of their income, making it hard for them to get ahead as their pay rises.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

It looked a competitive total at the halfway mark, but on a flat pitch offering little assistance for the bowlers, the gulf in class and experience was stark in the second innings.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

Second, the current administration has addressed several problems with the system of borrower assistance with which you take issue.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

It would cap assistance at $25,000 per homeowner or property.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

“Oh, we’ve already got too much assistance as it is—,” Jack started to say, but May quickly interrupted him.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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