emergencies

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Under international maritime law, a ship must have sufficient crew members on board at all times to handle any emergencies -- whether the vessel is in port or at anchor.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

In that group, GLP-1 use was associated with fewer addiction-related emergencies and serious health consequences.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

That way, you’d be able to ride out the current economic conditions and have extra for emergencies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Health emergencies, however, are already forcing the administration’s hand.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Once, I used the prepaid cell phone we had bought in a market in Pátzcuaro and called my parents, even though the phone was supposed to be reserved for emergencies only.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez