urgency
Example Sentences
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The urgency of the moment has trained a spotlight on Sebastian Gorka, the White House counterterrorism adviser tasked with drafting a blueprint for fighting homegrown and international threats.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026
We appreciate the shared urgency to restore full access for everyone who depends on them.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
And yet the urgency of cutting emissions is not in doubt.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Some economists had expected a more aggressive stance on inflation, but since his nomination he has signaled no urgency to raise rates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
“Come listen,” she said with some urgency in her voice.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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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