11.   The researchers are saddened that their son shares their ailment, but it gives added urgency to their work and that of their colleagues.

12.   The possibility of terrorism gives fresh urgency to a CDC research program that already has been working at a rapid pace.

13.   The threat of a recession gave new urgency to providing the economy with a dose of fiscal stimulus through tax cuts.

14.   A plan to launch a professional world circuit, financed by Australian media magnate Kerry Packer, had given added urgency to the debate.

15.   The accelerated attacks have given new urgency to diplomatic efforts to find a formula for governing Afghanistan in a post-Taliban era.

16.   The continuing aftershocks gave new urgency to the task of demolishing heavily damaged structures, some of which appear on the verge of collapse.

17.   The leaders said the blast also gave further urgency to a planned anti-terrorism conference in Paris next week.

18.   The passion and bluntness of the appeals showed how much the Zaire crisis has given urgency to the five-day gathering.

19.   He also accepted that the impending enlargement of the EU had given added urgency to the task of improving bilateral relations with Europe.

20.   The tensions between India and Pakistan have given greater urgency to the need for other basing options.