urgency
Example Sentences
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Raman hit Bass repeatedly on her record, saying the incumbent failed to act with urgency on repairs to streets, sidewalks and other infrastructure, production of new apartments and the exodus of Hollywood jobs.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
"While Ofgem, Ofcom and Ofwat have made some progress, they must now act with far greater urgency to ensure consumers get the standard of service they deserve."
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The “latest advancements at the AI frontier have increased the level of urgency around cybersecurity,” Palo Alto Networks’ CEO said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
“Gimme Shelter” just underlays Melania Trump sitting on a plane, a boring scene that gains no urgency from the song.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
Only months afterward did I remember how strangely he spoke them, the urgency, almost desperation in his voice.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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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