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urgent
adjective
Compelling immediate action
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ˈɚdʒənt
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adjective
Compelling immediate action
“Too pressing to permit of longer delay”
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Too pressing to permit of longer delay
The urgent words ‘Hurry! Hurry!’
Bridges in urgent need of repair
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