emergencies
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The rule has exceptions: Courts can step in during emergencies, and Burns had filed an emergency request himself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Full beach closures are rare and usually happen only during significant emergencies such as raw sewage main breaks, fire debris incidents or dangerous weather conditions including lightning strikes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
In some countries, host governments have priority access to stocks during emergencies, while producers can use the facilities as commercial inventories in normal times, improving logistical flexibility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Personal-finance education might not help students get rich quick, but researchers say it can keep young adults from making costly missteps and help them build resilience to withstand financial emergencies.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
Wart took up his position in the circle round the monster’s lair, and knelt down on one knee in the snow, with the handle of his spear couched on the ground, ready for emergencies.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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