Grammar fix
a pressing need
urgent requirement
a situation where something is needed very soon because it is extremely important or cannot be delayed
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
There's a pressing need for affordable housing in many major cities.
In my opinion, there is a pressing need for governments to invest more in renewable energy sources, as climate change is becoming an increasingly urgent issue.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: There is a pressing need of reform.
Say: There is a pressing need for reform.
'A need FOR something', not 'of'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Exists an urgent necessity' is bureaucratic; 'there's a pressing need for' is the natural frame.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a pressing need for
- for
- address
- meet
- there's