Example Sentences

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Cash-like investments certainly have their place in a portfolio, and not just for emergencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“Failures involving storage tanks or containment systems can escalate into large-scale public safety emergencies within minutes,” Filippo Marchino, founder and managing partner of the X-Law Group, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Donors are vital for securing a steady supply of blood for cancer patients, new mothers, those living with long-term conditions such as sickle cell disease, as well as during emergencies.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

He also underlined the importance of reliable water and air recycling systems, as well as the ability to manage potential medical emergencies far from Earth.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

This said that employers had to grant employees unpaid leave while ensuring their job security for an amount of time in the event of qualified family and medical emergencies.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler