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is urging

  • present progressive
    of urge (3rd person singular).
    urge
    verb (used with object)
    to push or force along; impel with force or vigor.

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The group is urging the prime minister to force councils to regularly assess whether children have enough time, space and freedom to play where they live.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

Chamber of Commerce is urging an extension of TPS for Haitian nationals “to prevent significant disruption to America’s workforce and avoid an unnecessary humanitarian crisis.”

From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026

Meanwhile, Paramount is urging us to pay no attention to the Ellisons behind the curtain.

From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026

The FBU is urging government to convene a National Wildfire Summit to build national resilience, and is calling for 5,000 firefighters to be recruited nationwide.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

I feel like someone's just set my body on fire, but I start clapping because Mayumi is urging me along in front of her, and at this point I'll do anything just to blend in.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman