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social assistance

British  

noun

  1. a former name for social security

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a report of victim in need of medical assistance at 2:30 a.m. on South Broadway, according to the LAPD.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

The caller alleged there was a delay in providing medical assistance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The six injured individuals were evacuated and received medical assistance, the ministry said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Those injured were evacuated and given medical assistance.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

If I saw a rainbow person on the court, I probably would care, and I would ask them if they needed medical assistance.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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