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assistance

[uh-sis-tuhns] / əˈsɪs təns /


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As a result, he may qualify for little or no financial assistance even though he personally has no earnings.

From MarketWatch Aug. 17, 2026

However, once they are granted refugee status, support from the UK government stops and many turn to the council for assistance, ending up in temporary or homeless accommodation.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

President Trump approved a request for federal assistance over the weekend, state officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

They were counting heavily on aerial assistance to bring the situation under control.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

These powerful men managed to keep all federal housing assistance programs out of Durham for a decade and a half.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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