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.
Other Word Forms
- nonurgently adverb
- superurgently adverb
- unurgently adverb
Etymology
Origin of urgently
Example Sentences
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"It also shows how urgently we need to build resilience so these birds can withstand unpredictable shocks," Thompson added.
From BBC
Tailored programs for Black women are urgently needed to reduce higher rates of cardiovascular disease.
From Science Daily
“I’m sorry about my ugly appearance,” a preteen Kaley said in a YouTube video played in court Thursday morning, urgently repeating, “I look so fat,” while panning the camera over her slender torso.
From Los Angeles Times
"Greater and sustained international support is urgently needed now to prevent the situation from worsening into an even more catastrophic crisis," says its Yemen country director, Farran Puig.
From BBC
"If the government wants to survive it urgently needs to stand up for workers and defend the fundamental values of our movement," she added on X.
From Barron's
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