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This has some people fearful he will declare a national emergency and martial law that day, or shortly thereafter, to snuff out any resistance to his authoritarian regime.

From Salon

In March, 66.9% of patients in all NHS emergency departments spent less than four hours in the department from arrival until admission, transfer or discharge.

From BBC

Colombia has declared a nationwide health emergency after at least 34 people died of yellow fever, according to official figures.

From BBC

I didn't learn about interest rates until my first emergency credit card had already hit its limit.

From Salon

In 2022, El Salvador declared a "state of emergency" to combat gang violence, restricting rights like assembly and privacy.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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