urgency
Example Sentences
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But officials say the war in Iran presented a newfound urgency to protect troops.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
CEO Nikesh Arora said in a press release that the “latest advancements at the AI frontier have increased the level of urgency around cybersecurity.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
The urgency in disposing of the body was because the whale was now sitting on a popular beach, according to Abildstrøm.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
At a time when Americans are closely watching the cost of living, there’s extra urgency to claw back money from the government.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
He was expressing sorrow and urgency, but also something calmer and deeper, a message he wanted to make clear.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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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