immediacy

Example Sentences

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When I hear the word potluck, I am transported, with a kind of olfactory immediacy, to the basement of my grandmother’s church.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

And here in the U.S., a tone of immediacy, a sense of urgency, was present throughout the holiday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Alternative statutory paths remain available to the administration, while none confer the same breadth or immediacy as IEEPA.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Colleagues speak warmly of the self-described eco-populist's "huge energy and passion" and his "immediacy and authenticity".

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

In stark contrast to two nights ago, when I felt Peeta was a million miles away, I'm struck by his immediacy now.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins