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aid

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UK /eɪd/US /eɪd/
noun

money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situations

verb

to help somebody/something to do something, especially by making it easier

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J.K. Rowling Harvard Commencement Speech | Harvard University Commencement 2008 video example

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A notable philanthropist, she has established the Volant Charitable Trust, which donates millions of dollars to aid women and children and to combat poverty and social inequality.

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