the Red Cross
noun
: an international organization that helps people who are suffering because of a war or natural disaster
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The non-thespian causes SAG supported were unassailable–donations to the Red Cross or benefits for the March of Dimes crusade against polio.
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Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
Allen said that with the help of other fire departments and the Red Cross, residents were bused to a nearby church while crews fought the flames.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, Israel transferred the bodies of 54 Palestinians and 66 boxes containing human remains, all unidentified, to Gaza via the Red Cross.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
More than 10,000 blood and platelet donations were not collected from Friday to Monday, according to the Red Cross.
—Ciara McCarthy 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
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Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
Allen said that with the help of other fire departments and the Red Cross, residents were bused to a nearby church while crews fought the flames.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, Israel transferred the bodies of 54 Palestinians and 66 boxes containing human remains, all unidentified, to Gaza via the Red Cross.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
More than 10,000 blood and platelet donations were not collected from Friday to Monday, according to the Red Cross.
—Ciara McCarthy 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
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“The Red Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Red%20Cross. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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