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urgency

[ur-juhn-see] / ˈɜr dʒən si /




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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

“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

"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

But officials say the war in Iran presented a newfound urgency to protect troops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Their three-legged march took on more urgency now.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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