financial aid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of financial aid
First recorded in 1770–80, for an earlier sense
Example Sentences
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So here’s my question: Why are women so invested in Burden’s financial misery?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
"As of now, there is no recognition of such crimes by the Income Tax department, This compounds the victims' financial misery," she says.
From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025
The COVID-19 pandemic struck, bringing financial misery to thousands of customers.
From Reuters • Jul. 26, 2023
Oyelowo pointed to both Fantine’s financial misery and the unjustness of Valjean’s imprisonment.
From Washington Times • Apr. 11, 2019
Parsonage people have to find happiness in spite of financial misery.
From Prudence of the Parsonage by Hueston, Ethel
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