urge
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“August and September are peak periods of West Nile virus transmission in the state, so we urge everyone to take precautions to protect themselves against mosquito bites.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
It is vital the devices stay hidden, she said, before adding: "We would urge the government to forewarn the public that alerts might be issued, when possible."
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Weigh those cons against the things AI has reliably proven it can do – cheat on homework and write janky code – and it’s easy to understand Sanders’ urge to stand and yell “stop!”
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
Under the departing President Gustavo Petro, a former leftist guerrilla, the government embarked on simultaneous peace negotiations with about a dozen narco-trafficking groups to urge them to disarm and abandon drug smuggling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
It was really hard to resist the urge to run out sobbing to Mom and Dad.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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GLP-1 users’ subdued urges and impulses pose a particular challenge for the racks of snacks sold in convenience stores and supermarket checkout aisles, where consumption often occurs within 30 minutes of purchase.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Like other tour guides, Giusto always urges tourists to stay hydrated, wear a hat and sunscreen.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Lee says Carl Jung’s explorations of a person’s darker urges, hidden side and projection directly influenced the writing, especially when confronting those aspects in Lee himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Lee co-founded the "Clinical Peptides Society" and started a petition called "Save Peptides" which has garnered nearly 10,000 signatures and urges federal legislators to loosen restrictions on peptides.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
As he urges the horse on, he is gentle for fear the ruts and the muddy road will cause her to fall forward or brush him in some way.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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The Directors Guild of America and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, which represents below-the-line workers on film and TV sets, have also urged the company and the states to resolve the dispute.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
President Trump has urged lawmakers to pass a “fair version” of the Clarity Act, a proposed U.S. federal bill aimed to create a clear legal framework for crypto currencies and digital assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio da Silva urged US counterpart Donald Trump in a phone call on Friday to resolve their countries' trade dispute, saying US tariffs were imposed on "baseless" grounds.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
In May she urged Mexicans not to watch TV Azteca, a private station that regularly assails the government.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Razi leaned forward and urged their ox on even more, trying to widen the gap between their cart and the men’s.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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The family are now urging parents to consider organ donation should they lose a child and thanked the hospital staff and others who have supported them.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Cofnas’s case soon mushroomed into a test of free speech at Cambridge, with academics publicly urging Cambridge to either terminate Cofnas or keep him on at all costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
One Washington-based group, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, is urging lawmakers to commit to no new borrowing and, from there, to agree on a fiscal goal for the country.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
"Experts point out that it is possible for seismic movements and aftershocks to continue in the area," the head of the regional government, Juan Manuel Moreno, wrote on X, urging "maximum caution".
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Mr. Brademas, the principal, is urging everyone to move on to their lockers, but nobody’s budging.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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