urge
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The statement said: "We urge Warwickshire County Council to stand firmly on the side of inclusion, equality, evidence-based policy, and the rights of all residents to access information freely and without discrimination."
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The brain must suppress the urge to read the word and instead focus on identifying the ink color.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
I also urge people to say, “Bring it on.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
They added: "We continue to urge the RMT to work with us to resolve their questions on the proposed four-day week and to suspend any future action while that work is completed."
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The sensation was so strong she had to resist the urge to look over her shoulder, to see if she could catch a final glimpse of her parents.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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