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humanitarian

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




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Will Mr. Trump, who usually talks about the war as a humanitarian tragedy, allow it?

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Chamber of Commerce is urging an extension of TPS for Haitian nationals “to prevent significant disruption to America’s workforce and avoid an unnecessary humanitarian crisis.”

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

Yusuf described the scheme as "humanitarian missions" and insisted it would be compatible with rules under the European Convention on Human Rights as Article 2 protects the right to life.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

Vivas called it a "total humanitarian and social emergency", in comments broadcast on Thursday.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

But that desire did not stem from humanitarian motives.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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

"The time has come to de-escalate the conflict in Sudan and ensure the protection of civilians, health workers, and humanitarians," he said.

From BBC Mar. 22, 2026

By early January, humanitarians were preparing to expand operations.

From Salon Dec. 16, 2025

Fletcher said his visit accompanied by senior UN officials aimed to enable safe passage for humanitarians and to allow the UN to "operate safely everywhere in Sudan".

From Barron's Nov. 19, 2025

The good work thus initiated in Guernsey was imitated by humanitarians in London, who provided acceptable meals for the poor in the Ragged Schools, and for the neglected and the outcast.

From Victor Hugo: His Life and Works by Smith, G. Barnett




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