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humanitarian

[hyoo-man-i-tair-ee-uhn, yoo-] / hjuˌmæn ɪˈtɛər i ən, ju- /




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A separate source in Alamata told the BBC there was a worsening humanitarian crisis in the area, as the town swelled with people fleeing fighting.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Neither Malaysia nor Myanmar have explained how these formidable obstacles can be overcome, nor how their planned repatriation can be consistent with humanitarian principles.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

I will tell you, I’ve led with the humanitarian thing.

From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026

When I graduated from college, I aspired to be a war correspondent and report on the humanitarian crises shaping our time.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026

But in Norway and Sweden, we were greeted with open arms, and given assistance and scholarships and money for legal defense and humanitarian aid for political prisoners.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

The statement said the attacks were an alarming reminder of the risks faced by humanitarians when tackling epidemics and emergencies.

From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026

The three countries said the fact that Israel's announcement came on World Humanitarian Day, "while the world honoured the courage and sacrifice of humanitarians, was particularly egregious".

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

But thank God we have humanitarians like Jeff and Janine Yass who still believe in lifting them up.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026

By early January, humanitarians were preparing to expand operations.

From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2025

I have heard one of these humanitarians avow that he and practically all his friends were materialists, and such they are even when they will not admit it.

From The Jessica Letters: An Editor's Romance by Paul Elmer More




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