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
They had none of New York’s experience or urgency.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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
“So despite the fact that I’m seriously squash-deprived, I see the urgency of your problem. I’ve got a new plan.”
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
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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