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emergency

[ih-mur-juhn-see] / ɪˈmɜr dʒən si /


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Coming from a family of first responders — I count four firefighters and two police officers in my immediate family — I loved shows like "Adam-12" and "Emergency!" in my youth.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2019

"Emergency!" she declared, and leapt to her feet.

From Time • Jun. 18, 2010

"Get hold of Emergency!" one of them called, and I saw them turn and disappear where the dull glint of trolley rails faded off into the dark.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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