emergencies

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Under international maritime law, a ship must have sufficient crew members on board at all times to handle any emergencies -- whether the vessel is in port or at anchor.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

In that group, GLP-1 use was associated with fewer addiction-related emergencies and serious health consequences.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

They can add reserves to that total for unexpected emergencies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

“Failures involving storage tanks or containment systems can escalate into large-scale public safety emergencies within minutes,” Filippo Marchino, founder and managing partner of the X-Law Group, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Whose new wife always seemed to suffer emergencies at the last minute that kept him from visiting more often, especially now that the baby was born.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness