emergency

Example Sentences

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An emergency alert broadcast in English warned people to take cover away from the windows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The event's organisers immediately sought an emergency injunction to allow it to go ahead, and a ruling was expected during the day.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In a post-coup period of emergency rule, Min Aung Hlaing served as both commander-in-chief of the armed forces and acting president, but to become permanent president he is constitutionally compelled to relinquish his military post.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The reality stars’ exchange with the emergency dispatcher played out in the video, with the dispatcher urging the couple to stop following the car.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“She contacted you before the emergency Glitch jump?”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin