emergencies

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Recently remarried, she has sworn off credit cards, though her husband keeps one for emergencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“Failures involving storage tanks or containment systems can escalate into large-scale public safety emergencies within minutes,” Filippo Marchino, founder and managing partner of the X-Law Group, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

He also underlined the importance of reliable water and air recycling systems, as well as the ability to manage potential medical emergencies far from Earth.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

On top of retirement, they also saved 10% of their take-home income for emergencies and future expenses, and tithed an additional 10% to their church.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

He gave Annabeth and me each a canteen of nectar and a Ziploc bag full of ambrosia squares, to be used only in emergencies, if we were seriously hurt.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan