crisis
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West Devon Borough Council said the Crisis and Resilience Fund replaced the Household Support Fund in April, and was designed to provide both emergency help and long-term support.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
West Devon Council's Hub Committee was told 78 payments had been made through Crisis and Resilience Fund applications since April, with many going to families dealing with surging heating oil costs.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
During the interaction, according to the complaint, Alvarez identified himself as “CRT,” a reference to Mayor Karen Bass’ Crisis Response Team.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Crisis strikes the kitchen when our forgotten, shelved-away ingredients teeter on the fine line between fresh and spoiled.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
A Bloomberg News headline that caught Jamie’s eye, and stuck in his mind: “Senate Majority Leader on Crisis: No One Knows What to Do.”
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing crisis
"The Civil Rights Movement"
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Michelle Obama's Speech at the 2016 DNC
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