urge
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"All of a sudden I got such an overwhelming urge to leave," she says.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Hundreds of Israelis took to the streets on Saturday to urge the opposition to ally with Arab parties to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has gone on the offensive against the minority group's leaders.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026
A mutated strain of influenza is helping fuel an early start to the flu season, prompting experts to urge Americans to get their shots ASAP.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
“She has an ability to inspire you and urge you to do things you could not think were possible. She is one of those life-changers.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
“Just in case you have the urge to drop it.”
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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Among the author’s valuable if broad recommendations, he urges legislation that would establish mandatory follow-up care after the treatment of serious mental illness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
It also urges the airport authority to keep autonomous vehicles out of San Diego International Airport, and asks that charging hubs be kept away from homes, schools and public safety facilities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
MaineHousing urges residents to apply before they are out of fuel.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
In nearby Allentown, a billboard urges drivers to vote for Brooks.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
“Stand in front,” he urges, “so you will be seen. Wear a big sombrero, so you will really be seen. Most important, look smart.”
From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads
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In an open letter, they described the breaches as a "flagrant abuse of power" and urged ministers and NHS leaders to take further action.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Haney urged jurors not to let Rinderknecht’s private messages, searches or personality substitute for proof of arson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Anyone with information is still being urged to come forward.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
Babul Akhter, a workers' representative on the wage board, has urged workers to call off the strikes.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Cullen urged him to come along anyway, but the man refused.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
Reed, who works for the Communications Workers of America 9003, said he had put in more than 100 hours knocking on doors urging voters to support Bass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
El-Sayed sought to move past the controversy, urging supporters to focus on voting.
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026
One reason: For the past month, their bankers have been urging them to hold off until the midterm elections bring greater clarity to the regulatory outlook, a senior investment banker said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
It said it was urging private sector entities "to block transactions with or derived from addresses TraderTraitor actors are using to launder these stolen assets."
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
It is hard, so hard, but she sees Dr. Mann in her brown leather chair, urging, and so she takes this kindness, too.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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