as in encourages
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
the public service announcement urges pet owners to spay or neuter their pets
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Recent Examples of urges
Experience urges two measures of caution for every one of hope.
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Nick Danby, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
Morrison’s commentary urges us to realize that liberation from white supremacist, patriarchal constructs isn’t possible through enrollment in yet another white supremacist, patriarchal construct.
—Akilah Sailers, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
The study also urges healthcare providers to be more vigilant when diagnosing histoplasmosis, particularly in marijuana growers and highlights the need for testing commercial bat guano for Histoplasma and educating users on proper handling to avoid fungal infections.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
At the service, the priest urges her to put a flower on the coffin, but Beth has more words to share with her deceased dad.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The weather service advises travelers to expect slippery road conditions and urges motorists to slow down and exercise caution while traveling.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Travel and Safety The NWS urges residents in affected areas to limit travel during severe weather and to carry emergency supplies such as flashlights, food and water.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
One commenter on the Reddit thread urges parents not to think of teacher gifting as a competition.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
The invitation urges supporters to give Adams $3,700 each — a figure that exceeds the max $2,100 donors can contribute to a campaign participating in the city’s public matching funds program.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
Nick Danby, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
Morrison’s commentary urges us to realize that liberation from white supremacist, patriarchal constructs isn’t possible through enrollment in yet another white supremacist, patriarchal construct.
—Akilah Sailers, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
The study also urges healthcare providers to be more vigilant when diagnosing histoplasmosis, particularly in marijuana growers and highlights the need for testing commercial bat guano for Histoplasma and educating users on proper handling to avoid fungal infections.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
At the service, the priest urges her to put a flower on the coffin, but Beth has more words to share with her deceased dad.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The weather service advises travelers to expect slippery road conditions and urges motorists to slow down and exercise caution while traveling.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Travel and Safety The NWS urges residents in affected areas to limit travel during severe weather and to carry emergency supplies such as flashlights, food and water.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
One commenter on the Reddit thread urges parents not to think of teacher gifting as a competition.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
The invitation urges supporters to give Adams $3,700 each — a figure that exceeds the max $2,100 donors can contribute to a campaign participating in the city’s public matching funds program.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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