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ESLPod_1073_WE_1820 Seeking Asylum The verb "to urge," in this podcast, means to strongly encourage someone to do something, or to pressure or try to persuade someone to do something: "The company is urging consumers to return defective products for a full refund." Or, "The President is urging quick action to lower pollution levels." The verb "to urge" can also means to push someone to make that person move: "Why are you urging me out the door? Can't I finish my coffee first?" The phrase "to urge (someone) on" means to provide encouragement for someone to continue doing something that is difficult: "The runners were exhausted, but the cheering crowd urged them on." Finally, an "urge" is a strong desire to do or have something: "The pregnant woman felt an urge to eat pickles and peanut butter."

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ESLPod 1073 urge Government + Law

Id	ESLPod_1073_WE_1820
Episode Id	ESLPod 1073
Episode Title	Seeking Asylum
Phrase	urge
Text	The verb "to urge," in this podcast, means to strongly encourage someone to do something, or to pressure or try to persuade someone to do something: "The company is urging consumers to return defective products for a full refund." Or, "The President is urging quick action to lower pollution levels." The verb "to urge" can also means to push someone to make that person move: "Why are you urging me out the door? Can't I finish my coffee first?" The phrase "to urge (someone) on" means to provide encouragement for someone to continue doing something that is difficult: "The runners were exhausted, but the cheering crowd urged them on." Finally, an "urge" is a strong desire to do or have something: "The pregnant woman felt an urge to eat pickles and peanut butter."
Topics	Government + Law

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