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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
The multi-agency body is responsible for planning emergency responses in the event of a major weather event.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 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
Safety concerns have risen in China recently over sleek car designs that are prone to losing operability in the event of a crash.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Forest Engineer and Safety Officer Jim Rombach was in charge of making plans to keep the loggers safe in the event of a big eruption.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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