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emergency

[ih-mur-juhn-see] / ɪˈmɜr dʒən si /


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Robots currently require supervision by humans who can activate emergency stop functions, he noted, and there are not yet recognised industry-wide safety standards.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“Much of the fire was a low burn severity, which is positive,” said Jack Oelfke, the leader of the on-site emergency response team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Find insight on Viva Energy, emergency releases of oil from the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Muhammed's death, along with a number of others over the last few weeks, has prompted pleas from the emergency services, families and campaigners for youngsters to stay away from open water.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Handsome, there is a hare emergency that needs your attention!”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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