humanitarian
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The United Nations representative on the island warned Thursday that the humanitarian emergency, coupled with the onset of the Caribbean hurricane season, made for an "explosive cocktail."
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
President Obama treated Ebola as a humanitarian emergency and a national-security priority.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
By the time it ends up in everything from M&Ms to medicines to makeup, few consumers or businesses know they’re contributing to the world’s worst humanitarian disaster.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
The U.S. remains the largest underwriter of humanitarian funding, but its allocation is down from more than $10 billion or more annually in recent years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Those who are fortunate enough to secure asylum status receive humanitarian aid and assistance with establishing a new life in Europe.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
Vocabulary lists containing humanitarian
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Power Suffix: -arian
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