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gen
cy
1
the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
2
a situation of crucial importance that demands immediate and swift action
- The urgency of the situation required swift and decisive action from the emergency response team.
- The urgency of completing the repairs before the storm intensified was paramount.
- They responded to the urgency of the matter by convening an emergency meeting.
- The urgency of finding a cure for the disease drove researchers to work tirelessly.
- The urgency of resolving the conflict prompted diplomatic efforts to intensify.
3
insistent solicitation and entreaty
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4
a condition in need of a quick action