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    urging

    US /ɜ:dgɪŋ/

    ・

    UK /ɜ:dgɪŋ/

    A2
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo drive something forward
    She is urging her child forward to kiss the old woman
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo ask or encourage someone to do something
    I am urging you to marry her this year

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    What's In The Big Beautiful Bill And Why Elon Musk Hates It

    09:50What's In The Big Beautiful Bill And Why Elon Musk Hates It
    • What I'm urging my Senate colleagues is, OK, let's take what the House said is a starting point, but let's be more aggressive.

      What I'm urging my Senate colleagues is, OK, let's take what the House said is a starting point, but let's be more aggressive.

    • What I'm urging my Senate colleagues is, okay, let's take what the House sent as a starting point,

      What I'm urging my Senate colleagues is, okay, let's take what the House sent as a starting point,

    B1

    UK and Germany sign trade and security treaty | BBC News

    10:20UK and Germany sign trade and security treaty | BBC News
    • I mean, are they going to be urging each other to spend more behind closed doors?

      I mean, are they going to be urging each other to spend more behind closed doors?

    • I mean, are they going to be urging each other to spend more behind closed doors?

      I mean, are they going to be urging each other to spend more behind closed doors?

    B1

    South Korea threatens consequences, sets deadline for striking doctors to return to work

    05:12South Korea threatens consequences, sets deadline for striking doctors to return to work
    • Senior doctors and private practitioners who have stayed out of the walkout are also urging the government to scrap its plan, but Seoul is standing firm.

      Senior doctors and private practitioners who have stayed out of the walkout are also urging the government to scrap its plan, but Seoul is standing firm.

    • Senior doctors and private practitioners who have stayed out of the walkout are also urging the government to scrap its plan.

      Senior doctors and private practitioners who have stayed out of the walkout are also urging the government to scrap its plan.

    B1

    Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound for the first time in 663 days! (Full 1st start w/Dodgers)

    14:38Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound for the first time in 663 days! (Full 1st start w/Dodgers)
    • I mean not to beat a dead horse, but that's about as bad as I've ever seen You know the technology that can do balls and strikes the ABS system can also Do check swings are trying to dial that in and then they're gonna have to define exactly what a check swing is cuz It's a little bit unclear I'll tell you I don't need the ABS That's a check swing since that's It's full on Machado Even with the offense overall struggling different hitters taking turns slumping or being injured Machado's been the sure thing all year Anthony Bondi getting loose of course if this gets to a point where Ohtani's gonna have a hard time getting himself out of the inning They'll want somebody to bridge into Casperius in the centerfield Pajas is there Tatis tags and comes home throw from Pajas Tatis slides in for the first run of the night I mean about as good as arm as you're gonna find in the outfield But one of the fastest runners over at third base and you see Tatis just slides underneath the tag Boy roller coaster of emotions last couple minutes Thought he had him instead the Padres have a run and Machado knocks in another Now it's Gavin sheets Above 400 over a six game hitting streak for sheets which matches the longest of his career Over from the Chicago White Sox in his first season with the Padres Sheets is 6 for 11 this weekend against the D-backs One ball one snow all balls and two strikes two strikes on all four hitters A little help there from Tripp Gibson he'll be able to tell his grandkids the umpire Joey Ohtani's first game back Just trying to break through now 21 pitches into this inning one away One run in for San Diego Oh two again, that was the splitter Like just about every pitcher that comes from Japan he's got one In his last full season as a pitcher the league hit 170 against it Crowd getting behind Ohtani urging him on Again, there's that glove side where he's had trouble As far as command, he's got the velocity.

      I mean not to beat a dead horse, but that's about as bad as I've ever seen You know the technology that can do balls and strikes the ABS system can also Do check swings are trying to dial that in and then they're gonna have to define exactly what a check swing is cuz It's a little bit unclear I'll tell you I don't need the ABS That's a check swing since that's It's full on Machado Even with the offense overall struggling different hitters taking turns slumping or being injured Machado's been the sure thing all year Anthony Bondi getting loose of course if this gets to a point where Ohtani's gonna have a hard time getting himself out of the inning They'll want somebody to bridge into Casperius in the centerfield Pajas is there Tatis tags and comes home throw from Pajas Tatis slides in for the first run of the night I mean about as good as arm as you're gonna find in the outfield But one of the fastest runners over at third base and you see Tatis just slides underneath the tag Boy roller coaster of emotions last couple minutes Thought he had him instead the Padres have a run and Machado knocks in another Now it's Gavin sheets Above 400 over a six game hitting streak for sheets which matches the longest of his career Over from the Chicago White Sox in his first season with the Padres Sheets is 6 for 11 this weekend against the D-backs One ball one snow all balls and two strikes two strikes on all four hitters A little help there from Tripp Gibson he'll be able to tell his grandkids the umpire Joey Ohtani's first game back Just trying to break through now 21 pitches into this inning one away One run in for San Diego Oh two again, that was the splitter Like just about every pitcher that comes from Japan he's got one In his last full season as a pitcher the league hit 170 against it Crowd getting behind Ohtani urging him on Again, there's that glove side where he's had trouble As far as command, he's got the velocity.

    • Crowd getting behind Ohtani, urging him on.

      Crowd getting behind Ohtani, urging him on.

    B1

    Israel strikes Syria's military HQ in Damascus | BBC News

    07:56Israel strikes Syria's military HQ in Damascus | BBC News
    • Well, Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has addressed the Druze community in a video message, today urging them not to cross into Syria.

      Well, Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has addressed the Druze community in a video message, today urging them not to cross into Syria.

    • Well, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the Druze community in a video message today, urging them not to cross into Syria.

      Well, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the Druze community in a video message today, urging them not to cross into Syria.

    B1

    2 children dead, 9 injured in UK stabbing attack at Taylor Swift-themed party

    01:502 children dead, 9 injured in UK stabbing attack at Taylor Swift-themed party
    • The children were taken to a nearby children's hospital, the hospital itself declaring a major incident, urging other parents to only bring their children in if it's an emergency.

      The children were taken to a nearby children's hospital, the hospital itself declaring a major incident, urging other parents to only bring their children in if it's an emergency.

    • The children were taken to a nearby children's hospital, the hospital itself declaring a major incident, urging other parents to only bring their children in if it's an emergency.

      The children were taken to a nearby children's hospital, the hospital itself declaring a major incident, urging other parents to only bring their children in if it's an emergency.

    B1

    Refugees to face 20-year wait to settle permanently in UK under asylum reforms | BBC News

    06:05Refugees to face 20-year wait to settle permanently in UK under asylum reforms | BBC News
    • Both Reform UK and the Conservatives are urging the Home Secretary to leave the European Convention on Human Rights, which they say hampers deportations.

      Both Reform UK and the Conservatives are urging the Home Secretary to leave the European Convention on Human Rights, which they say hampers deportations.

    • Both Reform UK and the Conservatives are urging the Home Secretary to leave the European Convention on Human Rights, which they say hampers deportations, though the Conservative leader Kelly Bednock said she was willing to work with Labour if the government proved it was serious in reducing the number of asylum seekers in the UK.

      Both Reform UK and the Conservatives are urging the Home Secretary to leave the European Convention on Human Rights, which they say hampers deportations, though the Conservative leader Kelly Bednock said she was willing to work with Labour if the government proved it was serious in reducing the number of asylum seekers in the UK.

    B1

    Zelenskyy says he would meet with Putin for peace talks | DW News

    05:47Zelenskyy says he would meet with Putin for peace talks | DW News
    • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is now urging Russia to return to ceasefire talks in the coming days.

      Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is now urging Russia to return to ceasefire talks in the coming days.

    • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is now urging Russia to return to ceasefire talks in the coming days.

      Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is now urging Russia to return to ceasefire talks in the coming days.

    B1

    Trump leaves G7 summit early due to Middle East situation | DW News

    16:57Trump leaves G7 summit early due to Middle East situation | DW News
    • The announcement comes just hours after Trump issued a warning to Iran on his Truth Social platform, urging people to immediately evacuate the Iranian capital, Tehran.

      The announcement comes just hours after Trump issued a warning to Iran on his Truth Social platform, urging people to immediately evacuate the Iranian capital, Tehran.

    • The announcement comes just hours after Trump issued a warning to Iran on his Truth Social platform, urging people to immediately evacuate the Iranian capital, Tehran.

      The announcement comes just hours after Trump issued a warning to Iran on his Truth Social platform, urging people to immediately evacuate the Iranian capital, Tehran.

    B1

    As TikTok ban looms, users turn to other Chinese-based platforms

    03:02As TikTok ban looms, users turn to other Chinese-based platforms
    • Now President Trump has been a vocal supporter of the app after, though, initially being one of the first to suggest banning it. On the other side of the aisle, four Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation just yesterday with the hope of extending this deadline while urging a solution other than a ban. Of course, the initial law had broad bipartisan support due to those national security concerns we outlined.

      Now President Trump has been a vocal supporter of the app after, though, initially being one of the first to suggest banning it. On the other side of the aisle, four Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation just yesterday with the hope of extending this deadline while urging a solution other than a ban. Of course, the initial law had broad bipartisan support due to those national security concerns we outlined.

    • On the other side of the aisle, four Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation just yesterday with the hope of extending this deadline while urging a solution other than a ban.

      On the other side of the aisle, four Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation just yesterday with the hope of extending this deadline while urging a solution other than a ban.

    B1