urge
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If voters still have some spots left on their ballots, I urge them to consider Skye P. Marshall, who is half of the reason ‘Matlock’s’ central friendship works so darn well.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Both resisted the urge to panic and swim against the current, instead opting to float and await rescue as was taught to them by their father years before at their local swimming pool.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
"We continue to urge the regime to accept the proposal and try to prevent interference with the delivery of assistance," he said.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Conflict monitors, now watching with alarm as Islamist militants capture territory and stage attacks in Mali, urge the administration to pay closer attention to the restive Sahel region and other hot spots.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
I fought the urge to roll my eyes.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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