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succor

[suhk-er] / ˈsʌk ər /




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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

In addition to providing spiritual succor to those on strike, many rabbis have also joined the picket line themselves.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2023

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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