urgently
Americanadverb
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in a way that requires immediate action or attention.
These reforms are urgently necessary to protect both the public health and national security.
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in an insistent or earnest way.
We urgently request a thorough review and reevaluation of the government’s recovery plans for endangered species.
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Example Sentences
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In our case, it felt like a task we had to complete urgently and diligently.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
“So we’re very urgently out there talking to those who are interested. We like the pool, but we have to get this done through the summer.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
China's foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said they were "urgently working to verify and understand the situation" and said Beijing was willing to provide assistance to Pakistan.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
"Have you seriously launched a new app that doesn't store someone's card payment details? This needs sorting urgently."
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
“Annabeth,” Percy said urgently, “that’s our cue to leave.”
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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