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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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on his Telegram channel: "Explosions in the capital. Urgently to the shelter!"
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2024
Earlier this month, Otonomo announced plans to merge with another company, a digital roadside-assistance firm called Urgently.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2023
Urgently needed foreign investors could put their plans on hold until after next year's election, Djogovic said, adding: "None has guarantees now that any major investment could come under attack from environmental protests."
From Reuters • Dec. 10, 2021
Urgently driven quests can come up empty, with no treasure at the end.
From New York Times • Jul. 11, 2014
Urgently, Ambassador Rahel burrowed through the press of people to her brother and co-Ambassador.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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