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emergency

[ih-mur-juhn-see] / ɪˈmɜr dʒən si /


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Countries will build larger emergency crude reserves to reduce their vulnerability to future energy shocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

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

This included 150 government staff and 100 extra Capita staff being drafted in to prioritise the most urgent cases, and an emergency interest-free loan scheme.

From BBC • 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

On the second floor, in the emergency response center, the plant superintendent, Masao Yoshida, was trying to get a handle on the situation.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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