the Red Cross

noun

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

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While the search for the cats continues, the Red Cross and Salvation Army are helping the family. — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 El Camino Real put coach Josh Lienhard on administrative leave after questions arose why his CPR and first-aid cards were not listed in the Red Cross database. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 Barton traveled to Europe and learned about the Red Cross Movement. — Stewart McLaurin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The remaining 41 migrants were brought to safety by boat and disembarked early Thursday in the port of Arguineguín, where they were cared for by the Red Cross. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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