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  • present tense form of urge (3rd person singular).
  • plural of urge.
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The co-portfolio manager at Heartland Advisors urges investors to shut out Wall Street’s hype on AI and look for companies that can use its technology as costs come down.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Not to worry, a kindly male neighbor assures Adam — her maternal urges will kick right in after the babies are born.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

He urges his fellow pastors not to break the law, saying they should find other ways of spreading their message.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

She also urges younger people to think ahead.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

“Come on,” he urges, motioning toward the glass elevator, “fifteen minutes. No one will notice.”

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri



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