foreign aid

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Recent Examples of foreign aid For example, foreign aid is continued under the measures even if government functions are transferred from the shuttered USAID to the State Department. Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026 Musk has been allowed to avoid repercussions for even the most reckless acts, including cheerleading and helping dismantle foreign aid with DOGE. Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026 The President also moved to implement a sweeping freeze on foreign aid soon after returning to office and has sought to rescind money already allocated for assistance. Connor Greene, Time, 1 Jan. 2026 Europe, where austerity measures and mounting fiscal constraints have tightened foreign aid budgets, is unlikely to pick up the slack. Nic Cheeseman, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for foreign aid
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Noun
  • To accept state aid, microschools must be accredited by an organization recognized by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission or an accreditor recognized by the Texas Education Agency.
    Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The issue is reminiscent of Milwaukee Public Schools' own problems with financial audit deadlines, which led to the resignation of former Superintendent Keith Posley and other top officials as the state withheld millions in state aid until reports were completed.
    Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • During the speech, the mayor also announced 100 free watch parties during the World Cup throughout the city, $14 million in rental assistance for Angelenos and the relaunch of the city’s House Our Vets program, which helps veterans find stable housing.
    Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Through the online application, eligible Californians can apply, while those who prefer in-person assistance can now drop by the new walk-in site for enrollment or document submission support.
    William Jones, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026

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“Foreign aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreign%20aid. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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