Meaning & use
pressing
Requiring immediate action or attention because of its urgency.
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The team faced a pressing deadline to finish the project by Friday.
Water shortages remain a pressing concern for the region's farmers.
A note on using this word
Often pairs with "issue," "concern," "need," or "matter" to describe something that cannot be delayed.
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