a matter of urgency/importance

noun phrase

: something important
Resolving this problem quickly is a matter of (some) urgency/importance.

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“A matter of urgency/importance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20matter%20of%20urgency%2Fimportance. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.

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