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[ adjective ] compelling immediate action
Synonyms Examples "too pressing to permit of longer delay" "the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!'" "bridges in urgent need of repair" Used in print (Philip Reaves, "Who Rules the Marriage Bed?"...)In some cases , however , domination of the sex_act by one partner can be temporary , triggered by a passing but urgent emotional need . (Dan McLachlan, Jr., "Communication Networks and...)The dweller at p is last to hear about a new cure , the slowest to announce to his neighbors his urgent distresses , the one who goes the farthest to trade , and the one with the greatest difficulty of all in putting_over an idea or getting people to join him in a cooperative effort . (H. A. Gleason, "Review of African language studies...)Improvement , however , is urgent , and at_least three things will be needed . (George Harmon Coxe, Error of Judgement....)When he snatched it up the voice that came to him was quick and urgent . Related terms |
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