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urgent

[ur-juhnt] / ˈɜr dʒənt /


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I know your wife’s situation seems more urgent, but you can’t be of any help to her or yourself if you suddenly need someone to care for you.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026

Several GP practices across the UK have warned of potential problems, with some instructing patient to make urgent queries over the phone instead of by email or web form.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

MSF also raised concerns over "excessive concentration" of efforts in certain areas at the expense of other areas where needs were more urgent.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

“These matters were urgent before, but the Palisades fire laid bare how urgent it was that this investment be made,” Park said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

“It was urgent care, not the ER,” Paige said.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly


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