urgency
Example Sentences
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“They’re selling urgency, that emotion and fear of missing out.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
"While Ofgem, Ofcom and Ofwat have made some progress, they must now act with far greater urgency to ensure consumers get the standard of service they deserve."
From BBC • 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
The hushed urgency crept into her voice again, and the change of subject was so abrupt that I twisted around.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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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