humanitarian
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"On a humanitarian basis, we're here to help."
From BBC • May 20, 2026
On Feb. 24, 1996, six members of the Brothers in three Cessna planes were on one of their regular humanitarian missions, flying over international waters.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The UN said humanitarian operations continued to be undermined by restrictions on the import of critical spare parts, back-up generators and other equipment, as well as shortages of essential inputs, including fuel and engine oil.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The government, which has been flying food into the capital since May 10, announced it will seek to open blockaded highways around La Paz on Tuesday for a six-hour period to establish a "humanitarian corridor."
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
The Director will be with them all day, smiling, glad-handing, and pretending life in the camp is somehow enviable, exceeding humanitarian requirements.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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Power Suffix: -arian
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