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The phrase "a pound for aid" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing financial contributions or donations intended to provide assistance or support.
Example: "The charity event raised a significant amount, with each attendee contributing a pound for aid to help those in need."
Alternatives: "a donation for assistance" or "a contribution for support".
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I have almost forgotten those times that I sat on the London tube and could not unglue my eyes from the painfully embarrassing pictures of African children beseeching Londoners to spare a pound for aid of one kind or another.
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