urging
- present participle of urge.
Example Sentences
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Forecasters are urging beachgoers to check the surf forecast before choosing a beach, and to swim near a lifeguard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
On Friday, a group of tech companies including Nvidia, Microsoft and Palantir signed a letter in support of open models, urging U.S. policymakers to exercise caution on potential restrictions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Telehealth companies Hims & Hers were among those urging the panel to allow compounding the peptides, arguing that further restricting them will only drive Americans further into the gray market.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Each year, awareness campaigns run urging parents not to buy their kids an e-scooter for Christmas.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Abe Rosenthal jabbed Goodale in the ribs, urging, “For God’s sake say something!”
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
