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

“Over time, doctor appointments, emergencies, financial costs and daily caregiving responsibilities can gradually consume the time and energy couples would otherwise spend on their relationship,” Nguyen said.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

This said that employers had to grant employees unpaid leave while ensuring their job security for an amount of time in the event of qualified family and medical emergencies.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler