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Samaritan

[suh-mar-i-tn] / səˈmær ɪ tn /


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But when I boarded a tram, I recognized someone: The driver was my Good Samaritan from the highway.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

"We are extremely grateful for the heroic, swift actions of our partner agencies and Good Samaritan vessel who assisted in rescuing survivors from the water," said Capt Doreen McCarthy of the Coast Guard.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

His primary attorney Steve Haney contends that the fire was instead set off by people using fireworks, and that his client was a "Good Samaritan" who called 911 a total of 17 times.

From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026

But a little later, Laura asks to stay with this good Samaritan rather than go with the EMTs, an arrangement that clearly pleases Betty.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2026

An explorer, a businesswoman, a Good Samaritan, an ice cream maker—something.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart


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