emergencies
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Some research suggests that having $2,000 in cash saved for emergencies can meaningfully improve your sense of financial stability.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026
Researchers emphasized that the findings do not establish that energy drinks or stimulant supplements caused these medical emergencies.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026
Andalusia's emergencies chief, Antonio Sanz, has said the region decided not to use the system that sends emergency alerts to mobile phones because it could not be tailored to specific communities.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Full beach closures are rare and usually happen only during significant emergencies such as raw sewage main breaks, fire debris incidents or dangerous weather conditions including lightning strikes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Wart took up his position in the circle round the monster’s lair, and knelt down on one knee in the snow, with the handle of his spear couched on the ground, ready for emergencies.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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