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are urging

  • present progressive
    of urge.
    urge
    verb (used with object)
    to push or force along; impel with force or vigor.

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They are urging the government to use a break clause that would prevent the contract being renewed beyond March 2027.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

Per a Friday report from the New York Times, advisers are urging the president to be more cautious in his blanket statements around AI’s safety.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

Civic experts are urging regular voters to help debunk misinformation about voting within their communities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

Americans are reluctant to part with the mountain of cash they are sitting on, despite the best efforts of wealth managers who are urging them to invest it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

I think I shall go back to Divonne-Les-Bains—they are urging me so strongly and there seems to be more need there.

From 'My Beloved Poilus' by Agnes Warner