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assistance

[uh-sis-tuhns] / əˈsɪs təns /


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Today, a collection of national assistance programs is making progress in aiding two such groups in particular: families and veterans who are homeless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The ship had 20 Indian sailors on board, all of whom were safely evacuated with the assistance of the Royal Navy of Oman, according to Indian authorities.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

In that same recent study, I found that an increase of 8.1% in assistance annually for five years would close the gap between demand and supply for homeless veterans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

There was also a record number of tribunals in 2024/25, where parents disagreed with a refusal to offer support, or were challenging the level of assistance offered.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

While Primus bellowed for assistance, Tristran unhitched the exhausted horses, and led them one by one into the stables on the side of the inn.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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