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[ayd] / eÉĒd /




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In recent decades, the U.S. has pledged aid to Israel in a series of 10-year agreements, the most recent of which was a 10-year memorandum of understanding agreed to by the Obama administration.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

But after three years of war, prices have soared as aid and commercial supplies trickled into Gaza through crossings tightly controlled by Israel.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

The fund moved last month to provide $20 million in aid sought by flood-stricken Nepal, the first time it has set aside money for any country.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

Despite attack ads saying otherwise, Roy hasn’t vowed to block prosecution of certain misdemeanor crimes — even though she prefers diversion programs as a way to aid homeless defendants.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

From 1945 to 1954, the United States provided more than $35 billion in aid to Europe—mostly to Britain, France, Italy, and West Germany.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

An economic forecast tells a plausible story about the future and aids public communication.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Still the glory of Mr. Groom’s “Vampire Tales” lies in its reading aids.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

According to Ellis, a company which aids many tech companies with the process of hiring skilled workers from abroad, the median salary, external for an H1b worker at Microsoft is $155,000.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

He says he knows the streets of Kyiv well enough to navigate without aids.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

None of them would realize the extent of their deafness or get hearing aids until later in life.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

China has increased imports as more crude has cleared the Strait of Hormuz in the past couple of months, aided by U.S. involvement, said Matt Smith, Kpler’s U.S. lead analyst.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

It turns out that sitting on that knowledge for a month only aided in my experience with the movie.

From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026

That number was aided by the massive box office reception for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” which has grossed nearly $1.8 billion worldwide.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

The domestic equity market may also be aided by possible dip-buying interest after the Nikkei closed at more than a one-month low on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Armed with an insatiable desire to succeed—and aided by his natural gifts, which included a deeply resonant voice—he made his dream come true soon after finishing up at Bard College in 1971.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

The commentary on the traditional cultural celebration prompted Pulido to put out an open call for invitations to perform at quinceañeras across the Congressional District, aiding his popularity in the region.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Manfred D. is suspected of aiding and abetting attempted treason and treasonous espionage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

He argues the technology could modernize court infrastructure, aiding in case management, scheduling and document processing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Four of those charges were of aiding and abetting the offending committed by her husband Jeffrey Donaldson.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

“First Daughter Zoe DuForte and alleged Chosen One Tyran Porter were also brought in, accused of aiding Mr. Blake,” the original reporter says.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas


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