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Almost all exorcists, at the urging of the Vatican, keep their identities secret, their role in battling the occult known only to the other priests in their diocese.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Fox News reported President Donald Trump was urging both sides to back down.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026

Bill Plaschke’s column urging Angels owner Arte Moreno to sell the team hits the bull’s-eye.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Newly appointed Michelle Welsh, Labour MP for Sherwood Forest, has written to the owner of Facebook and Instagram, urging them to better protect users from being bombarded with unwanted ads.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Boo hopped onto her head and pecked at her hair, urging her to take it.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi