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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 donations will help the Red Cross assist people recovering from emergencies. Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025 Companies of any size can establish a meaningful partnership with the Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties. San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025 Earlier in the day, Hamas transferred the remains to Israel through the Red Cross. Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Money, 26 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 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 11 Dec. 2025.

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