But many people believe that economic realities should dictate a sense of urgency.

The realities of the book's setting dictated the choice.

The reality of economics, however, may dictate a different course of action.

"The heart's desire was to expel, but reality dictated otherwise," an Israeli official said.

He pretty much had to drop that strategy, and reality dictates that at a certain point the city cannot go it alone.

Now, the realities of money are dictating the next research steps.

The kelp is fascinating, but reality dictates that we get supplies through it or people die.

Political reality, he added, dictates that the city will end up paying some part of it.

Unfortunately, the sad reality dictates that we must issue fresh condemnations and protests.

Political reality will probably dictate that the cut, once enacted, will not be withdrawn.