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urgency

[ur-juhn-see] / ˈɜr dʒən si /




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“They’re selling urgency, that emotion and fear of missing out.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“Her office responded to me with an intake form for the family, and I thought that that was not good enough. I didn’t think that met the urgency of this moment,” Park said.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

"The objective is not perfect voice replication. The objective is creating enough emotional uncertainty and urgency that the victim acts before verifying."

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

But officials say the war in Iran presented a newfound urgency to protect troops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Was he picking up on Akira’s fear and the urgency of their run through the woods, or was he sensing something more?

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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