the Red Cross

noun

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

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For information on where to donate, visit the Red Cross website. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The Red Cross will provide services as long as needed, according to the Red Cross. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 At least 93,000 people have been affected by flash floods on the Nepal-China border, the Red Cross said on Friday, as rescuers battled to reach remote rural areas in the Himalayas. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Protesters also turned their ire against the Red Cross, which has been assisting the migrants. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 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 Sep. 2026.

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