urgency
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"We will move with urgency and scientific rigor to support the response and help bring a potential vaccine closer to the communities that need it most," said Stéphane Bancel, chief executive officer of Moderna.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
That makes it a legal gray area where there’s little urgency for anyone to claim responsibility.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
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
Perhaps they both were, and there was such brilliance in the endless careless diamonds of light, but there was awareness, too, and urgency.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
Vocabulary lists containing urgency
The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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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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