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emergency

[ih-mur-juhn-see] / ɪˈmɜr dʒən si /


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The innovation could significantly improve survival for wounded soldiers while also offering broad potential for civilian emergency care.

From Science Daily • Jul. 2, 2026

The models first took their child to the emergency room and eventually to the pediatrician, who urged the parents to take their daughter to the nearest children’s hospital, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

That included tapping spare production capacity from the major oil producers known as OPEC+, as well as global emergency reserves.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

The current outbreak of Ebola in the DRC and Uganda began in May, and has been declared a public health emergency by the WHO.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

In emergency situations, the limit went up to 100 mSv per year.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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