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succor

[suhk-er] / ˈsʌk ər /




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The church was built in the neighboring community of Bancker, as Our Lady of Prompt Succor.

From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2019

Henry Morgenthau, head of the International Loan Commission for the Succor of Greek Refugees, an ex-U.

From Time Magazine Archive

Succor and comfort you will find not in me, though I have come only to aid you if I can.

From Anna Karenina by Garnett, Constance

Condition of the Colonies—South Carolina appeals to Virginia for Succor against the Indians—Proceedings of the Council and the Assembly—Disputes between them—Dissensions of Governor and Burgesses—He dissolves them—Blackbeard, the Pirate—Maynard's Engagement with him—His Death.

From History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia by Campbell, Charles

The Blue Sisters—formally, the Order of Succor of the Compassionate Mother, Piety's order—were dedicated to caring for the seriously ill or wounded, especially Service troopers.

From The Alembic Plot A Terran Empire novel by Wilson, Ann




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