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succor

[suhk-er] / ˈsʌk ər /




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For decades, investors concerned about their stock investments sought succor in the bond market.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

Church bells continued to ring out as they do habitually, offering succor to the toiling rescuers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

But late Tuesday night a district judge in Western Pennsylvania did give them some succor.

From Salon ● May 14, 2025

Elders say the land was blessed by Usen, their Creator, and inhabited by Ga’an, the mountain spirits or angels who provide spiritual succor and guidance to seekers.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 28, 2023

Force them to make a public affirmation of the oaths sworn her father by the lords they served, and then call on them for succor, and her a woman, yes, that was sweet.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin


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