Generally, people prefer to get involved in campaigns on more «tangible» matters and of more immediate concern for them, such as a proposed infrastructure project in their neighbourhood. (constitution-unit.com)
I've let random casting reports slide while we dealt with more immediate concerns, but here's a brief summary of several hot seats being recently filled. (awardsdaily.com)
Others fear that the statement will distract delegates from more immediate concerns, like increasing funding for tiger protection programs. (treehugger.com)