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assistance

[uh-sis-tuhns] / əˈsɪs təns /


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Emergency services said they received more than 500 calls reporting cracks, falling debris and other earthquake-related incidents, including a dozen requests for medical assistance, mostly for anxiety attacks.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

More than 4 million Americans, including 1.5 million children, have lost their benefits through SNAP, the food assistance program that helps low-income people buy groceries.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2026

The injured child was sent to hospital while two others received medical assistance, he added.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

According to a statement from the Greenville, S.C., police department, medical assistance was administered to Panettiere after an acquaintance placed a 911 call, before Panettiere was pronounced dead at the scene.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

He went home that night and never sought medical assistance.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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