as in crises
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
an alert, quick-thinking girl who is good to have around in an emergency
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Recent Examples of emergencies
Parents want to reach their children during emergencies.
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Neela Mukherjee Lockel, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
Schools can set clear policies, allowing phone use in emergencies or during lunch and break times.
—Neela Mukherjee Lockel, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
While generally safe, these devices are operated by untrained individuals without the benefit of nearby medical care in case of emergencies.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Quick and decisive action is crucial in emergencies.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
While emergencies are often inevitable, hospitalizations (and readmissions) can be avoidable.
—Ahzam Afzal, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
During emergencies, many people turn to family, friends and even strangers for financial lifelines — as happened after two devastating hurricanes last fall.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 1 Jan. 2025
Conduct mock migrations to test resilience, refine contingency plans and train staff to handle potential emergencies efficiently.
—Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Accident-only plans cover emergencies like broken bones, bites, swallowed objects and traumatic dental fractures.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Neela Mukherjee Lockel, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
Schools can set clear policies, allowing phone use in emergencies or during lunch and break times.
—Neela Mukherjee Lockel, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
While generally safe, these devices are operated by untrained individuals without the benefit of nearby medical care in case of emergencies.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Quick and decisive action is crucial in emergencies.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
While emergencies are often inevitable, hospitalizations (and readmissions) can be avoidable.
—Ahzam Afzal, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
During emergencies, many people turn to family, friends and even strangers for financial lifelines — as happened after two devastating hurricanes last fall.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 1 Jan. 2025
Conduct mock migrations to test resilience, refine contingency plans and train staff to handle potential emergencies efficiently.
—Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Accident-only plans cover emergencies like broken bones, bites, swallowed objects and traumatic dental fractures.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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