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[ noun ] the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity

Used in print

(Frank Getlein and Harold C. Gardiner, S.J., Movies,...)

The chase in itself is a narrative ; it presumes both speed and urgency and it demands cutting - both from pursued to pursuer and from stage to stage of the journey of both .

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[ noun ] pressing importance requiring speedy action

Examples

: "the urgency of his need"

Used in print

(Mignon G. Eberhart, The Cup, the Blade...)

The homely everyday details of living and domestic requirements also pressed upon her with their immediate urgency .

3
[ noun ] insistent solicitation and entreaty

Synonyms

importunity urging

Examples

"his importunity left me no alternative but to agree"

Related terms

solicitation recommend

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[ noun ] an urgent situation calling for prompt action

Examples

"I'll be there, barring any urgencies" "they departed hurriedly because of some great urgency in their affairs"

Related terms

situation situation

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