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humanitarian

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




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Such an outcome would rank among the largest humanitarian and economic crises in history.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

The United Nations estimates more than a million people are in need of immediate humanitarian aid.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

“The possibility of escalation, therefore, seems much more likely, the result then potentially being a truly devastating humanitarian impact, both for the Iranian population and for the Gulf population.”

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

A humanitarian worker in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been medically evacuated to the UK after a potential healthcare‑related exposure to Ebola.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

“Not if the persons primary achievement is playing a sport. But if you can make a case for their significant contribution to history, like through activism or humanitarian works, then maybe.”

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

As for whether humanitarians had the resources to deal with such a scenario, he warned: "Absolutely not. Our system has been depleted from every resource."

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

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 designation, humanitarians say, in effect outlaws aid deliveries to areas under Houthi control, where 70% of the population resides.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 13, 2026

By early January, humanitarians were preparing to expand operations.

From Salon Dec. 16, 2025

She had seen so many battles fought, in theory, by humanitarians who are alive to the injustice of the world.

From The Bondwoman by Ryan, Marah Ellis




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