emergencies

Example Sentences

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Identical twins Lee and Liam Myers have been causing double takes at emergencies across the Scottish Borders for more than a decade.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

According to Warsh, quantitative easing is appropriate during emergencies but should be reversed during normal times to avoid inappropriate interference with the Treasury Department’s implementation of fiscal policies authorized by Congress.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Loans and hardship withdrawals are also rising as more workers tap retirement savings to cover emergencies.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

She’s on call for emergencies at all times.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Once, I used the prepaid cell phone we had bought in a market in Pátzcuaro and called my parents, even though the phone was supposed to be reserved for emergencies only.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez