aid convoy
collocation in Englishmeaningsofaidandconvoy
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aid
noun
uk/eɪd/us/eɪd/
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convoy
noun
uk/ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/us/ˈkɑːn.vɔɪ/
a group of vehicles or ships that travel together, especially ...
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(Definition ofaidandconvoyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofaid convoy
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They also stated that other ships in theaidconvoyactually carried the aid.
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There are continued reports of aid convoys being looted, although security is said to be improving.
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The protection of aid convoys is more straightforward.
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Humanitarian aid convoys are presently moving freely along these routes.
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We all know about the aid convoys that have been held up or turned back.
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Now that their grip on most of the country has gone, many more aid convoys are reaching the people who need them.
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What are their rules of engagement, especially as aid convoys are being attacked on all sides?
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Nor are they there to fight their way through with aid convoys.
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The mandate of our troops has been revised to include the protection of designated safe areas as well as the protection of humanitarian aid convoys.
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Is any special decision being taken in connection with the aid convoys at present?
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That law states that the parties to a conflict must facilitate the passage of aid convoys and the provision of neutral assistance to civilians affected by a conflict.
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Other aid convoys are, however, proceeding normally.
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Meanwhile, aid convoys were able to distribute medicinal supplies throughout the humanitarian aid corridor, created by the rebel withdrawal.
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The friendship society's efforts were reported as ongoing, with continued collection drives and relief aid convoys leaving at regular 20-day intervals.
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