pressing

Definition

Needing urgent attention.

Example Sentences

• "“I come on business.—Private,” he added, with a glance at the man who stood looking on, “and very pressing business.”"
• "The rebuilding of damaged stations is proceeding slowly, on account of the shortage of building materials and the pressing needs of housing, but steady progress is being made."
• "Argentinians support the "Malvinas" cause, which is written into the constitution. But they are also worried about pressing economic problems such as inflation, rising crime and corruption."