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emergency

[ih-mur-juhn-see] / ɪˈmɜr dʒən si /


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The Times reports on the agreement by G7 countries to release 100 million barrels of "emergency stockpiles of fuel and avert a US export ban".

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Four months after emergency surgery, Ferguson - famous for his 'hairdryer treatment' when United dominated English football - was back to watch his beloved club take on Wolves in the Premier League.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

The captain and the co-pilot are in the U.A.E. after being flown there Thursday from Saudi Arabia, where the plane made an emergency landing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Around this time, the report found that “virtually all other fire resources were still east of Lake Avenue and spread out over several miles,” with far from enough resources to respond to the escalating emergency.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

With radiation levels at 44.7 mSv per hour, people would reach the emergency exposure maximum in less than six hours.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

The changes cut the typical number of alarms per patient each day by 75% in the pediatric ICU and by 82% in the cardiac unit, with researchers finding no increase in emergencies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

He had, however, faced medical emergencies and minor aircraft issues causing delays.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Shortly before the plant was scheduled to close, the DOE invoked a rarely used Federal Power Act provision for electricity emergencies to keep it running.

From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2026

Monthly essentials like utilities, food and transportation can easily eat up $500–$1,000, leaving little cushion for emergencies or home repairs.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

And the jacket was for emergencies, and there was a green light on “Heads up!”

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld




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