urged

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It urged Segro shareholders to encourage the board to enter into talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

And while this is a special occasion, we’re urged to get a little messy with our food — to use our hands, to paint with a salad, to draw on a cookie.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

The Party Secretary of Zhejiang's Hangzhou city, Liu Fei, urged officials to shift into a "state of combat readiness" to prepare for Bavi's arrival.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

On Monday, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention adopted an opinion that calls Israel's detention of Abu Safiya arbitrary and urged his immediate release.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

‘Just one more piece,’ urged the jackal, holding up a chunk of meat.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer