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assistance

[uh-sis-tuhns] / əˈsɪs təns /


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But massive cuts in aid over the past few years have deprived a large majority of this life-saving assistance.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

But while long-term projects might help one day, it is clear that there are millions who will simply not survive without urgent assistance.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

He was suffering from a strained tendon in his right ankle resting at home when his ice cream manager called with a request for assistance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

A group of budget airlines has asked Congress for relief from certain ticket taxes, and last month sought $2.5 billion in government assistance to help offset higher fuel costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Years earlier, with advice and assistance from the World Health Organization, a branch of the United Nations, Peru had embarked on a nationwide program of TB diagnosis and treatment.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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