the Red Cross
noun
: an international organization that helps people who are suffering because of a war or natural disaster
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Hospitals and healthcare organizations, such as the Red Cross, have responded with additional calls for blood donations.
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Bob Roda, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
In short, the Red Cross advises: Know who’s most at risk – Look out for older adults, young children, pregnant women, those with disabilities or medications for a chronic health conditions, people who live alone and athletes.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 26 July 2025
When members of the Red Cross or other officials would visit the prison, Reyes Barrios says the prisoners were handed clean clothes and allowed to shower.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 25 July 2025
Residents in the first home did not need help from the Red Cross, fire officials said.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
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Bob Roda, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
In short, the Red Cross advises: Know who’s most at risk – Look out for older adults, young children, pregnant women, those with disabilities or medications for a chronic health conditions, people who live alone and athletes.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 26 July 2025
When members of the Red Cross or other officials would visit the prison, Reyes Barrios says the prisoners were handed clean clothes and allowed to shower.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 25 July 2025
Residents in the first home did not need help from the Red Cross, fire officials said.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
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“The Red Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Red%20Cross. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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