foreign aid

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Recent Examples of foreign aid Some of the numbers may change, as there can be significant lags in the reporting of foreign aid spending. Daniel Payne, STAT, 19 May 2026 Massie, who is generally against foreign aid, has opposed military aid to Israel and voted against symbolic resolutions in support of the country. Justin Papp, CNBC, 18 May 2026 Meanwhile, global cuts to foreign aid, including by the United States, have substantially reduced support to Somalia. Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 17 May 2026 Experts warn that massive cuts to foreign aid programs could weaken emergency response in vulnerable states. Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for foreign aid
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Noun
  • Xi’s industrial programs encourage too much investment in factories, which often lose money and require yet more state aid to survive.
    Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
  • Senate President Karen Spilka says don’t blame the legislature for dwindling local state aid.
    Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • In emergency situations, dial 911 for immediate assistance.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
  • Leal says there are warning signs consumers should watch for when seeking immigration assistance online.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 9 June 2026

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“Foreign aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreign%20aid. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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