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assistance

[uh-sis-tuhns] / əˈsɪs təns /


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"Through strengthened domestic protection, climate-responsive planning, and global financial and technical assistance, we can still prevent the first modern extinction of a great ape species."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It found that “83% of participants who used generative AI could not recall a single quote from their own essay, whereas 89% of participants who did not use AI assistance were able to do so.”

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

He said his son has cerebral palsy and a seizure disorder, and relies on assistance to live with dignity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Late last month, Tehran’s top negotiator, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, traveled to Qatar, hoping to win assistance from the Gulf emirate to unlock funds, Iranian and Arab officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

What happens to these people denied housing assistance or evicted from their homes?

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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