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exigency

[ek-si-juhn-see, ig-zij-uhn-] / ˈɛk sɪ dʒən si, ɪgˈzɪdʒ ən- /


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That sense of exigency is honeycombed with grief.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2023

"We have absolute faith in Australians understanding the exigency of this reform, why we need it, and we believe they'll come on board and vote yes," Davis said.

From Reuters • Jun. 23, 2023

“While this process may be outside the disciplinary machinery of the Philippine National Police, this will be undertaken due to the exigency of the situation,” Azurin said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2023

“Associated in my entire family’s mind with exigency, a thing that nobody likes!!”

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2022

The exigency demanding high rates of taxation is left to the determination of the legislatures of the states, and of the general government.

From Monopolies and the People by Cloud, D. C.




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