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assistance

[uh-sis-tuhns] / əˈsɪs təns /


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Even a glance at Shy’tyra Burton’s life reveals her need for the sort of federal government assistance that helps disabled Americans stay in their homes.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

The Philippines government has declared a state of emergency and has rolled out some targeted assistance, such as eliminating tolls for trucks carrying fresh produce and introducing fuel subsidies for transport workers, farmers and fishermen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

He added that "any properly incurred incidental or in-kind assistance from third parties would be recorded and reimbursed where applicable".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Ninety percent of the revenue would fund healthcare programs, and the remaining funds would be spent on food assistance and education programs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

“I was...‘a loner’ as far as any assistance in the solution of secret messages was concerned,” she later said.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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