Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with urgency in American Collocation
great
extreme
great
particular
real
utmost
This is a matter of the utmost urgency.
extra
added
increased
new
special
It is a real and growing problem, and has given new urgency to the debate about national missile defenses.
emphasize urgency
emphasize
highlight
stress
underline
He stressed the urgency of revising the legislation, since elections for provincial assemblies are due next year.
understand urgency
recognize
see
understand
The British government has recognized the urgency of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and has already increased overseas aid.
have or make something have urgency
give something
have
inject
lend
take on
Understanding the climate system is a major research challenge given urgency by global warming.
Other repairs may have some urgency, such as a broken water pipes.
case
issue
matter
need
problem
situation
task
threat
She became concerned that the man did not understand the urgency of the situation.