urgency
Example Sentences
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At a time when Americans are closely watching the cost of living, there’s extra urgency to claw back money from the government.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
"According to reports from Donald Trump, a memorandum of understanding has been 'largely negotiated', with details to be announced at some stage soon, although there appears to be limited urgency," Weston said.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
“We are in the hardest phase of this outbreak. We need to act with urgency; this is overwhelming.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
According to NHS Blood and Transplant, donor hearts in the UK are allocated based on urgency, blood type, donor–recipient compatibility, geography and waiting time.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Despite the urgency, despite the world as it was at that moment, I felt content, maybe even a little more than that.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
Vocabulary lists containing urgency
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 6
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
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