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humanitarian

[hyoo-man-i-tair-ee-uhn, yoo-] / hyuˌmæn ɪˈtɛər i ən, yu- /




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This is not just an agricultural crisis but a humanitarian one.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Greer also observed that humanitarian groups were affected by restrictions on satellite images.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

"We call for the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Current and former partners say the firm is increasingly unrecognizable to them from its roots as a litigation powerhouse with a humanitarian streak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

After he had been diagnosed with cancer, a newspaper campaign calling for his release on humanitarian grounds had influenced the government.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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