disaster aid

collocation in English

meaningsofdisasterandaid

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disaster
noun[C or U]
uk
/dɪˈzɑː.stər/us
/dɪˈzæs.tɚ/
(an event that results in) great harm, damage, or death, or ...
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aid
noun
uk
/eɪd/us
/eɪd/
help ...
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(Definition ofdisasterandaidfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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We are trying here to coordinatedisasteraidas sensibly as possible.
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That would leave us plenty of money for famine aid,disasteraidand other such relief.
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In 1984–85,disasteraidtotalling £6.56 million was allocated in this way.
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I wish now to turn briefly todisasteraid.
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I propose that food, medical anddisasteraidshould be exempt from the controls that it would introduce.
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The loan is being made available as second-stagedisasteraidafter the 1969 floods, and will be drawn in the financial years 1971–72 and 1972–73.
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Medicine, food anddisasteraidis therefore exempt.
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They providedisasteraid, continuing education scholarships, community and classroom grants, assistance for small business owners, travel discounts and a consumer hotline / library.
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Property losses stemming from flood damage were largely the responsibility of the property owner, although the consequences were sometimes mitigated through provisions fordisasteraid.
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Over 2,000 coats have been made and donated locally, nationally, and via internationaldisasteraidrelief.
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Cross provides millions of dollars' worth of relief anddisasteraideach year, such as relief for earthquake, flood, hurricane and tsunami victims.
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In the following months,disasteraidamounted to $67.8 million.
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Moredisasteraidwas provided after the second hurricane.
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Ehrlich also requested, in addition to federaldisasteraid, funds for hazard mitigation assistance, which is federal money used to help governments rebuild antiquated structures with modern structures.
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Dwindling salmon numbers have practically shut down the fishing industry in the region and caused over $60 million indisasteraidbeing given to fishermen to offset losses.
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Karygiannis defended his decision, saying that his intent was to confirm thatdisasteraidwas reaching the region.
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