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urge

[urj] / ɜrdʒ /




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I also urge people to say, “Bring it on.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

According to the team, both taste preferences and long-standing habits may drive the urge to add salt.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

"We hope this outcome offers some measure of justice to Sylvester's loved ones. We urge the public to challenge dangerous driving behaviour and report concerns to police."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Rather than expecting young people to feel lucky just to be somewhere, we should urge young people to consider places that would feel lucky to have them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

I suppress the urge to roll my eyes.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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