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emergency

[ih-mur-juhn-see] / ɪˈmɜr dʒən si /


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"You must stay away from the southern coastline," Little said in a statement, warning that emergency workers would not be coming to help anyone who stayed behind.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Earlier this year, the Japanese government established a ministerial task force and introduced emergency response measures to address the rise in bear attacks and reduce casualties.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The Financial Supervisory Service, the country’s financial regulator, held an emergency meeting Monday with Bank of Korea officials and executives from major domestic lenders, including KB Kookmin Bank, Shinhan Bank, Hana Bank and Woori Bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Dispatchers received an emergency call after midnight on March 6 from a resident n the University City neighborhood, San Diego Police Lt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

I call Liz, but it’s Mom who comes stalking into the emergency room, high heels clicking on the sanitized tile floor.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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