as in gravity
the condition of being very important and needing immediate attention
The urgency of the situation meant that we needed to start right away.
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Recent Examples of urgency
While technically beautiful, the photographs also feel timeless, which works to highlight the ongoing urgency of the border crisis in America and beyond.
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
In both Smith’s and Shannon’s work, some of the pictures are imbued with rawness and urgency, while others have the artful angles and shadows of a still from a film noir.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
City officials were already working on implementing the system this year, but a series of fatal crashes added even more urgency, Halburnt said.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2024
There is a sense of urgency for corporate executives to prepare for the looming crisis.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
In both Smith’s and Shannon’s work, some of the pictures are imbued with rawness and urgency, while others have the artful angles and shadows of a still from a film noir.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
City officials were already working on implementing the system this year, but a series of fatal crashes added even more urgency, Halburnt said.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2024
There is a sense of urgency for corporate executives to prepare for the looming crisis.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for urgency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for urgency
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The Trump administration must recognize the gravity of this geopolitical struggle and invest accordingly.Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
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Brian Thompson’s job as CEO automatically placed him in the category of oppressor, thereby diminishing the moral gravity of his murder.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
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Google’s efforts are similarly a work in progress, but the company has an advantage due to the sheer magnitude of its developer partners who are already building on Android’s many platforms.Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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Writing before the market opened Thursday, Moore said Micron looked expensive at then current prices, while also noting surprise at the magnitude of the post-earnings move late Wednesday.Samantha Subin, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Stock exchange listing rules globally must stress the importance of human and labor rights standards.Áine Clarke, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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This year’s report shows that the focus on exit planning has increased fivefold since 2013, driven by a growing recognition of its importance for successful transitions.Craig West, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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This story has been updated to clarify what financial exigency would mean for Tennessee State University.Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2024
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Many responded to the calls of their friends to write down their story; some were motivated by financial or political exigency; others saw a long-term money-making opportunity.Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 11 Dec. 2024
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Aside from the military significance of Russia's all but imminent pullback from the region, the financial blow to Russia is massive.Daniel Markind, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The paper casts new light on the enigmatic significance of the monument in prehistoric Britain.Newsweek, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The main leap forward is the approach to vocals, which connect rap’s penchant for melody in syncopation, Swift-pop’s flair for sassy specificity, and electronic music’s insistence that production—filters, beats, samples—is songwriting.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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There’s an insistence that being single during the holidays is inherently bad, and this can make feelings of loneliness even more intense.Myisha Battle, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Urgency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urgency. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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