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crisis

[krahy-sis] / ˈkraɪ sɪs /


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She said she was issuing an executive order authorizing “an independent evaluation of officer-involved deaths and severe injuries,” particularly those involving people in crisis.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

That challenge has shaped the message of Friday's march, whose organizers have sought to link access to the ballot with wages, health care, housing and the affordability crisis.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

The nonrenewal crisis got New Mexicans to look closely at their insurance market for the first time in years.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Nonetheless, the crisis has placed the sovereignty of Ceuta, and its fellow autonomous city Melilla, under the spotlight.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

Eighty-five percent of the public supported Johnson’s handling of the crisis.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

“LAPD officers do not enter the force to become first responders to mental health crises and are not equipped with the proper training to do so.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

Geopolitics is a major issue, though crises have historically been buying opportunities, as we saw in March when a pullback lasted about a month before reversing.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

"Respect for humanitarian personnel and humanitarian activities is essential to ensuring that communities affected by epidemics and other crises continue to receive the assistance and services they urgently need," it said.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

Responses to crises such as the 2008 financial crisis and the Covid pandemic have led to increased borrowing.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Rosewater was twice as smart as Billy, but he and Billy were dealing with similar crises in similar ways.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut




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