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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

It was three days after a stranded mariner’s emergency flare apparently sent flames raging through the south end of Channel Islands National Park’s second-largest island.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

Eleanor Hayward reports for the Times of London on the situation in British emergency rooms, known as Accident & Emergency departments:

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Until then, please stay strong for each other, and contact Uncle Koku in case of any emergency.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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