Definition of urgency
urgencies
1 : the quality or state of being urgent : insistence
2 : a force or impulse that impels or constrains : urge
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Mr Bloomberg reckons there is a sense of urgency in cities over the lack of leadership coming from the federal and state governments.
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The assumption that Clinton would win contributed to the lack of urgency.
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Privately, Harbaugh and Newsome understand the sense of urgency that always surrounds this team, but is more prevalent in 2017.
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The overwhelming sexism Clinton faced, mostly from the right but from some of the left as well, reinforced the sense of urgency to get more women into positions of power.
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Orlando has an opportunity to lay the groundwork for their next successful team this summer, but a lack of urgency and resources pushes down their pressure relative to other teams.
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Similar complaints in other building should be addressed as a matter of urgency before another fire strikes.
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This Biennial is arguably the best in years, and perhaps the best ever in its combination of demographics, aesthetics and political urgency.
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There is a sense of urgency, but whether that is enough is the multibillion-dollar question.
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First Known Use of urgency
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URGENCY Defined for Kids
urgency
playDefinition of urgency for Students
: the quality or state of requiring immediate action or attention “Let's get out of here!” he said with a sense of urgency.
Medical Dictionary
urgency
playMedical Definition of urgency
urgencies
: a sudden compelling need to urinate or defecate
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