urge
verb (used with object)
to push or force along; impel with force or vigor.
urging
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present participleof urge.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But governments should not sit on their hands when it comes to regulating AI, he added, urging an "agile" approach as AI development accelerates.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Hollywood’s film and TV post-production workers took their case directly to Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday, urging him to sign a bill that would create the state’s first standalone post-production tax incentive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
He told the BBC he sent letters to both federal prosecutors at the Mississippi US attorney's office and the FBI weeks ago, urging that the investigation was "in dire need of assistance".
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
He said he was urging data-center clients to consider using other investment tax breaks offered by states for companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Ms. Bethune pursed her lips and nodded, urging him to continue.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
