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It allows pet owners, especially younger people on a tight budget, to spread out the risk a little in the event of an emergency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
In July, the government announced plans to set out the "small but important steps" households can take to prepare for food and water shortages in the event of extreme weather or cyber-attacks.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
John Plassard, analyst at Cite Gestion Private Bank, told AFP the Dutch move was intended "for there to be more immediate availability in the event of a crisis."
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Bankers wore green Nike sneakers in a nod to SpaceX’s “greenshoe” option, which allowed the underwriters to sell more shares than originally planned in the event of heavy demand.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
The owner decided where and when the hunt would take place, and in the event of a kill, he’d receive the choicest portion of the meat, usually the hindquarter.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
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