Red Crescent
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The United States has pledged $500,000 in emergency assistance, and the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies released $1.4 million.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
She survived the initial attack along with a cousin and called the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, which dispatched an ambulance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has deployed hundreds of volunteers to support response efforts in the region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
Alireza Dadkhodai, an emergency operations expert with the Red Crescent, recalled the moment the missiles hit.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
“Everything from the Red Crescent is red, so it might be a coincidence.”
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
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