humanitarian
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Though humanitarian goods and food are ostensibly exempt, the reality is that shippers are reluctant to service Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
"She was a humanitarian whose contribution has made a profound difference across our country," Field said of Parton, who won an Emmy herself in 2021.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
An Afghan woman working for an international humanitarian group told AFP this week that "when you see the cuts every year in aid, you start to feel hopeless".
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Added Harvey Mason Jr., the academy’s CEO: “Not only has their music defined generations, but they’ve been equally exemplary in their dedication to humanitarian work and using their platform for good.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
After he had been diagnosed with cancer, a newspaper campaign calling for his release on humanitarian grounds had influenced the government.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
The number of aid workers killed worldwide in 2025 reached 350, with the most fatalities in Gaza and Sudan, the United Nations said Monday, calling attacks on humanitarians "unacceptable."
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
But thank God we have humanitarians like Jeff and Janine Yass who still believe in lifting them up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
"The time has come to de-escalate the conflict in Sudan and ensure the protection of civilians, health workers, and humanitarians," he said.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
By early January, humanitarians were preparing to expand operations.
From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2025
You are angry with the humanitarians for their materialism.
From The Jessica Letters: An Editor's Romance by Paul Elmer More
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Power Suffix: -arian
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