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urgency
noun
The state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
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ˈɝ.dʒən.si
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noun
The state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
noun
Pressing importance requiring speedy action
“The urgency of his need”
noun
An urgent situation calling for prompt action
“I'll be there, barring any urgencies”
noun
Insistent solicitation and entreaty
“His importunity left me no alternative but to agree”
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The urgency of his need
I'll be there, barring any urgencies
They departed hurriedly because of some great urgency in their affairs
His importunity left me no alternative but to agree
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