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assistance

[uh-sis-tuhns] / əˈsɪs təns /


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"This took place in a busy public area, and while we have already received valuable assistance from the public, we continue to appeal for information. Even the smallest detail could prove crucial."

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

The family is now calling for his body to be brought back to India and seeking financial assistance from the government, saying he was the household's sole breadwinner.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

National assistance programs have significantly reduced homelessness among families by 33% and veterans by 55% since 2010.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Laguna Beach Marine Safety, along with the assistance of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Harbor Patrol, responded to the scene, and she was identified as the missing victim by the Orange County coroner’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“Honorable Sir,” he wrote, “I hope to be some assistance to you.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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