urge
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"With profound grief and sorrow, I urge the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and take strict action against anyone found responsible so that such tragedies can be prevented in the future," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
But that urge to stop working after turning 60 and your many unresolved anxieties about retirement are, to an extent, in conflict.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
They also reported poorer sleep, a stronger desire for continuous stimulation, and greater difficulty resisting the urge to immediately check their phones or act on impulses.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
The unusually early start to the season has prompted local health officials to urge people to get their flu shots as soon as possible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Jonathan put his hand on the dog’s head and fought a powerful urge to run after his parents.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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When Frances hands Jeff documents that confirm Facebook knows all about Instagram’s negative impact on teenagers, she urges him, “Get it out there, before they start marketing Instagram Kids.”
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
He urges boards to review a few relatively immediate outcomes that may reveal whether the board needs to intervene and shore up support for the newcomer or look for an alternative leader.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
He urges side sleepers to pick a position that keeps their back straight.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Last fall, David Osit’s level-headed documentary “Predators” examined the ethics of a show that primarily snared people who’d never before acted on their terrible urges.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Later that night, after the amusement park closes, Felicia urges her husband toward the roller coaster.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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As the Ukrainians urged him on, Stupnikov stepped up his campaign, sabotaging his brigade’s work with actions large and small.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Police chief Mian Saeed said the building was still "extremely dangerous" and urged people to move away.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Save the Children urged regional governments to "take urgent, ambitious action" to tackle the crisis, calling it the result of "policy choices and a failure to act."
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
The EU had also previously urged prompt investigation into allegations of excessive police force.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Twenty-five years after Lilya Litvyak disappeared in battle, in 1968, Komsomolskaya Pravda urged that she be given the honor posthumously.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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On Wednesday, New York City Comptroller Mark Levine sent a letter to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urging the company to pause its IPO proceedings until it fully addresses safety and governance issues surrounding AI technology.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Mitchell, Peters, and others have been urging the administration to take more strategic steps to address their concerns.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
The capital was bracing for a fresh showdown on Monday, with Gandhi, leader of the Congress party, urging supporters to join a march to the Supreme Court.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Experts like Phillips at CCLG, the Children and Young People's Cancer Association, are urging people to follow a national campaign aiming to raise awareness and improve diagnosis times.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
And so, before Shirley knew it, she was urging her friend to run herself.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
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