emergency
noun
a sudden, urgent, usually unexpected occurrence or occasion requiring immediate action.
emergencies
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pluralof emergency.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It should be expanded to include your pet’s emergencies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
UK households are less prepared for emergencies than those in several other countries such as Finland, Sweden and European Union nations, the NAO added.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
It has not yet reached its peak but Central America is already in the throes of a severe drought, prompting Honduras and El Salvador to also declare emergencies.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Though the intercom button is intended for use in emergencies, inmates were using it “for pretty much any reason to get the deputies’ attention,” according to court documents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
He tried to imagine a life where every dollar wasn’t set aside for groceries or rent or emergencies.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
