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Meanings of urgency in English

Catalan
importunitat
Spanish
impertinencia

Insistent solicitation and entreaty.

importunitat

The quality or condition of a need for immediate attention.

Usage of urgency in English
1
Darling called for far greater urgency in dealing with the banks' problems.
Reuters
2
Quite suddenly, the urgency of their situation had come home to him.
Perdido Street Station
3
However, he said the timing could indicate a greater sense of urgency.
Reuters
4
The urgency of action on the issue has been clear for months.
The Irish Times
5
The deal also reflects a sense of urgency to defend market share.
Reuters
6
But recent events have added new urgency to an otherwise routine training.
Reuters
7
Mr Mallard said he was convinced of the urgency of the situation.
Radio NZ
8
Yet another gap in his training; and another fresh source of urgency.
Black Powder War
9
Another concern for central banks that is gaining more urgency: corporate credit.
Reuters
10
I must speak to you immediately on a matter of great urgency.
Tell me, pretty maiden
11
Justice Peters reserved her decision, but said it would be given urgency.
News.com.au
12
We need to see urgency from both the UK and French governments.
The Guardian
13
Ireland needs a vibrant Taoiseach to bring urgency to our Brexit response.
The Irish Times
14
At times of crisis, it can show an impressive sense of urgency.
The Irish Times
15
They were given a new sense of urgency after the flash crash.
Reuters
16
There is also a growing urgency as New Caledonia's independence referendum nears.
Radio NZ
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Common
South Africa
Common
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