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Silence is key; agents keep the channel clear for emergencies.

When civilians are massacred, Human Rights Watch sends in the E-Team (Emergencies Team) to document the war crimes.

But in most emergencies, anyone taking a closer look would find that misconception countered by the reality of African leadership.

In case of riots, emergencies, or World War Z, the Sunshine State may throw out all rules on guns.

When you think of hospitalized children, you think of emergencies like broken arms and asthma attacks.

Special contrivances, wonderful in their operation, were invented to meet exigencies and emergencies.

He tilled his fields, herded his flocks, attended him in war, and assisted him in special emergencies with money.

They were not to be turned over to the regular coal yards; they were to be side-tracked and held for emergencies.

I never used either stiletto or tomahawk unless absolutely necessary, reserving both for great emergencies.

I keep it for emergencies, as the men are not allowed to use it while on duty.

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On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to emergencies, such as: difficulty, crunch, accident, necessity, tension, and distress.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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