emergencies
Example Sentences
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But so far — between rent, student loans, utility bills, groceries and saving for emergencies — she and her partner haven’t been able to put enough money away for a down payment.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 16, 2026
Ashley Bleckner, a wealth adviser at Ellevest in San Diego, says incorporating pet care into a younger person’s limited budget means your emergency fund isn’t just for your own emergencies.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 5, 2026
UK households are less prepared for emergencies than those in several other countries such as Finland, Sweden and European Union nations, the NAO added.
From BBC β Sep. 4, 2026
It has not yet reached its peak but Central America is already in the throes of a severe drought, prompting Honduras and El Salvador to also declare emergencies.
From Barron's β Sep. 4, 2026
There were many other emergencies in which the lunar module might find itself, and the command-module pilot’s job as rescuer was a very complex one.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
