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Exigency

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Situational UrgencyPlay
Use 'exigency' to describe scenarios where quick decisions or responses are critical. SlideDuring the flood, the exigency of evacuating residents was clear.
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Immediacy EmphasisPlay
'Exigency' conveys an element of time sensitivity, stressing the importance of not delaying action. SlideThe exigency of fixing the breach in the dam required swift action.
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High StakesPlay
The term often implies that consequences are significant if immediate action isn't taken. SlideThe hospital faced an exigency when the power went out.