urge
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Early in the opera, otherworldly figures arrive to urge the ghosts to cross over, with multiple copies of each one’s tempter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
"We urge the government to clarify quickly the issues raised by this affair over ministerial involvement in the vetting process."
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
“We know how quickly these conditions can turn dangerous,” she added, “and we know that preparation saves lives. I urge every household to treat this warning as a call to act today.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
"With profound grief and sorrow, I urge the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and take strict action against anyone found responsible so that such tragedies can be prevented in the future," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
She would never shout like Ba, but she often worried aloud and I knew she’d urge me to fix things with James.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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In the ad, Arthur calls her daughter a liar and urges voters not to support her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026
In nearby Allentown, a billboard urges drivers to vote for Brooks.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
The second step comes when Lady Macbeth urges her husband on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
When Frances hands Jeff documents that confirm Facebook knows all about Instagram’s negative impact on teenagers, she urges him, “Get it out there, before they start marketing Instagram Kids.”
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
“Just tell her what you like, and they can create something special for you,” Mrs. Walton urges.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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The company had previously urged shareholders to reject Frasers’ takeover offer but said it appreciated the U.K. group’s long-term commitment to Hugo Boss.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Officials urged residents of flood-prone areas “to take precautions now,” including moving cars to higher ground and protecting property with sandbags.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
But he also urged people not to use his son's death to "create further division, hatred or tension".
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
The Coastguard urged people to not touch the carcass as it "may have toxins that can pass to humans" and advised people to take care as Storm Boelo was "still going strong".
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
He strongly urged their leader to abandon the fixed survey method once and for all.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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China has been preparing for a growing proportion of elderly people in recent years, while urging younger generations to get married and for couples to have more children.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Kern County’s assistant registrar of voters, Laura Cantu, said election officials are urging rural voters to use drop boxes to cast their ballots in the general election.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026
"The Force continues its operations in the area in close coordination with the Haitian National Police and relevant operational partners," GFS said, urging local residents to stay away.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
The organization, which sets the tone for the annual wage talks, is urging member unions to make a 6% salary increase their main focus and set 5% as the floor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
At my brother’s urging, I kept reading until I finished.
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
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