crisis
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Their relationship had been fractured for years, and Monk was in no mood to get involved in the latest crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
In his shop in Bur Dubai, Asaadi is convinced that trade will survive the current crisis.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
So after the lettuce war room came the other half of crisis management: talking to people.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
The co-creator of Drag Race has said there is a "crisis of representation" on TV, following the BBC's decision to axe the UK edition of the show.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
This was Kennedy’s last shot to resolve the crisis without war.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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In those famous cases that led to crises, the Fed was flipping the narrative; in this case, it is simply trying to find a level of rates that would put some downward pressure on inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
For decades, treatment focused on controlling painful crises, preventing infections and using blood transfusions to reduce complications such as stroke.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Australia has recently introduced early warning systems for marine crises - this gives time for financial relief for fisheries to be established, relocation of crucial species and increased coral monitoring.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
The program trains students from a range of disciplines to develop strategies for addressing resource scarcity, climate change, and extreme weather events, as well as food, water, and energy crises.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Unable to consult with his wife, Minnie, who had a better head for these kinds of crises, he nervously went to the courthouse.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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Michelle Obama's Speech at the 2016 DNC
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