the Red Cross

noun

: an international organization that helps people who are suffering because of a war or natural disaster

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Israel’s National Center of Forensic Medicine confirmed his identity after his remains were released by Hamas to the International Committee of the Red Cross and then turned over to Israeli authorities. Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025 Princess Charlene of Monaco merged quiet luxury style sensibility with muted, neutral tones for the autumn season during her time with the Red Cross for the organization’s gift distribution on Friday in Monaco. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025 Shiver and Fraser said the Red Cross gave them gift cards to help offset the financial loss of their belongings. Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 13 Nov. 2025 Netanyahu's office announced earlier on Sunday that Israel received a coffin from the Red Cross inside the Gaza Strip. Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Red Cross

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“The Red Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Red%20Cross. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.

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