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crisis

[krahy-sis] / ˈkraɪ sɪs /


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Only 13% of nonveterans facing an acute crisis will get emergency cash or rapid rehousing assistance, as compared with 65% of veterans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Cipriani had been demanding $150 million for allegedly providing “sophisticated, high-value crisis communications services, entirely without compensation” to Shell over 18 months.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The fund superseded the Household Support Fund which was set up in response to the cost of living crisis, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Homeless veterans facing more-acute circumstances, such as a recent job loss, a relationship disruption or a health crisis, are eligible for homelessness prevention and rehousing subsidies, along with referrals to VA services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Rumors circulated that Adams intended to step down from office in order to permit Jefferson, still his vice president, to succeed him, in an effort to forestall a constitutional crisis.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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