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demand

[dih-mand, -mahnd] / dɪˈmænd, -ˈmɑnd /






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Without the narrative strictness demanded by the investment bank’s setting, anything can and will happen.

From Salon

"There is a spectrum of opponents in Iran who could take action in the future," Kian said, also pointing to the emergence of demands from ethnic minorities such as the Kurds and Baluchis.

From Barron's

This makes them anxious when interactions are unplanned and spontaneous, when they have to participate in high-stakes meetings and react to unexpected feedback and demands from the boss.

From The Wall Street Journal

Maybe a squeeze of lemon if the day demands brightness.

From Salon

The U.S. efforts of Apple and its suppliers are modest relative to the global semiconductor supply chain, and Apple’s purchases represent a small percentage of its total demand for chips.

From The Wall Street Journal