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By Monday, Neugebauer was urging the sale of the company that he co-founded.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport was urging flyers to arrive three hours early, while Houston passengers were being told to get to the airport as many as five hours early.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

He said he was urging Mr and Mrs Foreman to prepare for different possible scenarios, including what they may have to do if the regime is toppled.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

At the time, Spolin’s firm was urging families to pay more than $9,000 to pursue a commutation, a route experts say has only a miniscule chance of success.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2024

“Let go, stupid,” part of me was saying, while another voice I hardly recognized was urging me to hold him tighter.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson