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urge

[urj] / ɜrdʒ /




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If you do, urge your followers to do the same instead of them pouting and sitting out the mayor’s race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

According to the team, both taste preferences and long-standing habits may drive the urge to add salt.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

He also said he was correct to urge others to buy those stocks, which have performed well in the years since.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

"If you believe you may have been a victim or have any information about Worboys, we urge you to please contact us," a Met spokesperson said.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The other girls were all there, snoring softly in their bunks, and I had to stifle the urge to give them all hugs.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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