- plural of emergency.
emergencies
Example Sentences
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The changes cut the typical number of alarms per patient each day by 75% in the pediatric ICU and by 82% in the cardiac unit, with researchers finding no increase in emergencies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
He had, however, faced medical emergencies and minor aircraft issues causing delays.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Shortly before the plant was scheduled to close, the DOE invoked a rarely used Federal Power Act provision for electricity emergencies to keep it running.
From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2026
Monthly essentials like utilities, food and transportation can easily eat up $500–$1,000, leaving little cushion for emergencies or home repairs.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
“You see that little green light? That means it’s working. It’s for emergencies, so it’s always ready to go.”
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
