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We've come to deliver an urgent message.
an urgent appeal for assistance
He addressed us in an urgent manner.
An urgent voice came over the intercom, telling us to leave the building immediately.
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Given the breakneck speed at which OpenAI is continuing its for-profit conversion, this is a special case with an urgent necessity for action.
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Alex Heath, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
As Barbie painted the world pink and covered the box office in a whopping $1.4 billion of green, an urgent question emerged and was lobbed at everyone involved: What about a sequel?
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Such a move would, however, delay the urgent need to tackle France’s fiscal problems, with the budget deficit already predicted to hit 6.1% of GDP in 2024, and is expected to rise further if measures are not taken to rein in spending.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Anderson Humane puts out call for pet fostering volunteers
Anderson Humane in South Elgin is in urgent need of people to help foster pets waiting for adoption over the holiday season.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
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Alex Heath, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
As Barbie painted the world pink and covered the box office in a whopping $1.4 billion of green, an urgent question emerged and was lobbed at everyone involved: What about a sequel?
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Such a move would, however, delay the urgent need to tackle France’s fiscal problems, with the budget deficit already predicted to hit 6.1% of GDP in 2024, and is expected to rise further if measures are not taken to rein in spending.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Anderson Humane puts out call for pet fostering volunteers
Anderson Humane in South Elgin is in urgent need of people to help foster pets waiting for adoption over the holiday season.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Urgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urgent. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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