the Red Cross
noun
: an international organization that helps people who are suffering because of a war or natural disaster
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Those in need of assistance should contact the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
To help ensure a stable national blood supply, the Red Cross is calling on eligible donors to roll up their sleeves.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 28 May 2026
As of this week, the Red Cross didn’t know the extent of the damages or how much financial assistance the families will need in the coming days and weeks.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
The city is renowned for its international organizations like the United Nations Office at Geneva and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
To help ensure a stable national blood supply, the Red Cross is calling on eligible donors to roll up their sleeves.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 28 May 2026
As of this week, the Red Cross didn’t know the extent of the damages or how much financial assistance the families will need in the coming days and weeks.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
The city is renowned for its international organizations like the United Nations Office at Geneva and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
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“The Red Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Red%20Cross. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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