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survivor

[ser-vahy-ver] / sərˈvaɪ vər /




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The Goldrich is named in honor of the late Jona Goldrich, an L.A.-based Jewish Holocaust survivor, philanthropist, real estate developer and co-founder of Holocaust Museum LA.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The second complicating factor: My mom is a three-time breast cancer survivor, which puts my risk higher than the average woman’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The New York settlement would funnel funds into a survivor trust and allow individual compensation to be determined through tiered evaluations, with reported averages varying widely depending on severity and documentation.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

This is a loss for our local community and for upholding survivor voices.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Shortly, two senior detectives appeared and began to question the family’s lone survivor.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote




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