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ur·gen·cy | \ ˈər-jən(t)-sē 
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\ plural urgencies
Definition of urgency
1 : the quality or state of being urgent : insistence
2 : a force or impulse that impels or constrains : urge
Examples of urgency in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web Lily’s death adds a layer of urgency to every secret.
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Katie Walsh, chicagotribune.com, "‘Blackbird’ review: Susan Sarandon at center of story about grace in death," 16 Sep. 2020 This is kind of what Eoin was bringing up, this question of urgency to reduce the emissions.
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Eva Botkin-kowacki, The Christian Science Monitor, "US election 2020: A closer look at climate change (audio)," 16 Sep. 2020 Now that the pads are on, Tullos knows the sense of urgency needs to increase.
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Ted Dunnam, Houston Chronicle, "Oilers coach wants team careful but ready," 11 Sep. 2020 There should be a little bit of a sense of urgency to do that.
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Angel Franco, Dallas News, "Dallas Wings hang around, can’t hold on against dominant Seattle Storm in loss," 10 Sep. 2020 Many of the attacks try to create a sense of urgency by making people think information or financial accounts are at risk.
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From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, "Eviction problems, student pushback, coastal rental boom: News from around our 50 states," 9 Sep. 2020 Amid the pandemic, racial unrest and growing inequality, there is a mounting sense of urgency that has characterized Francis' words in recent months, suggesting that, for the Argentine pontiff, the time for waiting is over.
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The Salt Lake Tribune, "Pope Francis launches his post-COVID agenda with announcement of new encyclical," 8 Sep. 2020 But after Floyd’s death, Coleman felt a sense of urgency.
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Sophie Carson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "'The whole country's watching now': After 100 days marching, Milwaukee protesters want to live up to the past and change the future," 5 Sep. 2020 Our kids came out in the second half with a great sense of urgency.
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al, "Austin scores 29 in the second half, pulls away from Florence 42-28," 5 Sep. 2020
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urgency
nounur·gen·cy | \ ˈər-jən-sē \
\Kids Definition of urgency
: the quality or state of requiring immediate action or attention
“Let's get out of here!” he said with a sense of urgency.
urgency
nounur·gen·cy | \ ˈər-jən-sē \
\ plural urgencies
Medical Definition of urgency
: a sudden compelling need to urinate or defecate
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The first known use of urgency was in 1540
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