urgency
Example Sentences
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But Pierson said there is a real sense of urgency, warning that delaying intervention has lasting costs.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
IonQ CEO Niccolo de Masi underscored this sense of urgency in an interview with Barron’s.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
That brings all the more urgency to your savings question.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, who supported a potential deal through legislation, said “recent momentum behind compromise legislation reflects the urgency and growing public demand for action after years of delay.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
This thought produced no sense of urgency and drifted away.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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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