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Emergency

/ɪˈmɜrdʒənsi/
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(noun) A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.

What is the emergency telephone number?
Report to the emergency room.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Hospital staff must remain calm during a medical ____ to save lives.

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