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They repeated calls for people to only attend the emergency department in genuine emergencies.

From BBC

Under South Korea's constitution, the president has the authority to declare martial law during war, armed conflict, or other national emergencies.

From BBC

“It’s frustrating that places still feel like they can’t act on some of these cases that are clearly emergencies.”

From Salon

Odesa's emergencies department said 10 people had been injured in a missile attack, which damaged residential buildings, schools and a university sports hall.

From BBC

Congress has granted presidents broad power to declare national emergencies at their discretion, unlocking standby powers that include redirecting funds lawmakers had appropriated for other purposes.

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

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