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assistance

[uh-sis-tuhns] / əˈsɪs təns /


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“Typically, a blockade does not mean a complete shutdown, but rather a disruption to the flow of imports and exports,” said Tim Meehan, security director for assistance in the Americas at International SOS.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Even China at least lies about what nuclear assistance it gave to Iran and Pakistan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

He gathered himself, feeling frustrated, then rested on the infield turf waiting for an athletic trainer to arrive to offer assistance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

"All competent authorities are fully mobilized and placed on maximum alert to provide, without delay, the necessary assistance, care and support," it added in its statement.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

“I was...‘a loner’ as far as any assistance in the solution of secret messages was concerned,” she later said.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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