emergency
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Wellington Mayor Andrew Little declared a state of emergency on the eve of the swells for seaside residents in Owhiro Bay, Island Bay, Houghton Bay and Breaker Bay.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The scale of devastation on Mindanao island is becoming clear as emergency responders reach coastal cities and towns.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
He has been lauded—even by Lander—for creating an emergency triage center for immigrants in his office in lower Manhattan near an ICE facility.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Dispatchers received an emergency call after midnight on March 6 from a resident n the University City neighborhood, San Diego Police Lt.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
He wanted to talk to his father, and thought about breaking out the satellite phone, but it was only to be used in case of emergency.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
Vocabulary lists containing emergency
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