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
But starting last year, states were permitted to use the funds for a broader range of urgent public health needs, including monitoring and testing for other respiratory viruses, providing vaccines for children and uninsured adults and strengthening preparedness for future health emergencies.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Their lightweight, adaptive design allows for faster deployment in emergencies, significantly improving rescue operations.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2025
Life is unpredictable, and everyone experiences financial emergencies at some point.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Aim to save your first $500 or $1,000, which can help cover minor emergencies like car repairs or unexpected medical expenses.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
This advancement can be crucial in reducing false alarms while improving the response time in actual emergencies.
—Joe Trusty, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
In emergencies, call 911, or seek care from a local hospital or mental health provider.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Avoiding garlic and having an epinephrine injector (EpiPen) for emergencies are possible treatments.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
And Nova Southeastern University in Davie is using simulations, including with robots, holograms, and virtual and augmented reality to help teach students how to do surgery, assist in delivering babies and respond to medical emergencies.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Their lightweight, adaptive design allows for faster deployment in emergencies, significantly improving rescue operations.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2025
Life is unpredictable, and everyone experiences financial emergencies at some point.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Aim to save your first $500 or $1,000, which can help cover minor emergencies like car repairs or unexpected medical expenses.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
This advancement can be crucial in reducing false alarms while improving the response time in actual emergencies.
—Joe Trusty, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
In emergencies, call 911, or seek care from a local hospital or mental health provider.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Avoiding garlic and having an epinephrine injector (EpiPen) for emergencies are possible treatments.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
And Nova Southeastern University in Davie is using simulations, including with robots, holograms, and virtual and augmented reality to help teach students how to do surgery, assist in delivering babies and respond to medical emergencies.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Emergencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emergencies. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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