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Example Sentences
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The letter to parents urged families to check their child's vaccination status - as well as their own - to limit spread of the disease, which can cause serious and potentially life-threatening health complications.
From BBC
Such images urge an ironic interpretation of the show’s title, “Precious Moments,” which refers to a line of collectible, often Christian-themed figurines that depict cute, mostly white children with doe eyes and oversized heads.
From Los Angeles Times
“I want to urge residents to take this forecast seriously and prepare now,” L.A.
From Los Angeles Times
After the ban came into effect this month, finance ministry spokesman Abdul Qayoom Naseer told AFP that the government urged all importers to find "alternative and legal" sources to replace Pakistani supplies.
From Barron's
"We urge them to do that as soon as possible."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
