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humanitarian

[hyoo-man-i-tair-ee-uhn, yoo-] / hyuˌmæn ɪˈtɛər i ən, yu- /




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This isn’t only humanitarian restraint; it’s the construction of a “golden bridge” across which a crippled leadership can eventually retreat while saying all hasn’t been lost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Lebanon's Information Minister Paul Morcos called the targeting of journalists "a grave crime and a blatant violation of international humanitarian law".

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

He had limited dealings with Epstein, flying on the financier’s jet along with former President Clinton for a September 2002 humanitarian trip through Africa.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis across Lebanon continues to deepen.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“Perhaps Curtis Rathbone had humanitarian intentions in the beginning,” JB growled.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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