emergency
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More than 20 localities were under emergency heatwave alerts on Sunday -- a new warning category introduced this year to better address rising temperatures.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
Nancy lived with a heart condition and a bad back, and Annie at first wondered if her mother had gone to the hospital for a health emergency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
On the hottest days, heat-related illness can account for nearly 1 in every 100 emergency department visits in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
The facility, which was used during an outbreak of Ebola last year, held leftover medical supplies and had an "emergency medical team" on standby, Dr David Kaggwa, head of the facility, said.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
He wanted to talk to his father, and thought about breaking out the satellite phone, but it was only to be used in case of emergency.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
But police are imploring people to trust accredited sources during emergencies.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Last month Yamal became a goodwill ambassador for the group, focusing on the right to play and supporting children living through humanitarian emergencies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Keep in mind, however, the SPR isn’t only a reserve to draw from during oil-supply emergencies.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
An Ebola training facility set up by Doctors Without Borders in Kenya is a chance for health workers to prepare for one of the most complex emergencies they are ever likely to face.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
“You cannot make an appointment for an emergency, because emergencies are entirely unexpected. My granny is in a great deal of pain.”
From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo
Vocabulary lists containing emergency
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