demand
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Robert Half’s results point to improving staffing demand, while compliance consulting offers another source of growth.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
He expects the shift from Nvidia’s Blackwell platform to its upcoming Rubin platform to drive “ridiculous growth in sales,” while the underlying fundamentals of strong AI demand will continue to improve.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
To meet that demand, Smith said “Ciena is pushing the boundaries of physics.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
He said the upcoming Budget was a chance to "align resources more fairly with demand" and "place Cleveland on a sustainable footing".
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Not only was he compiling new codes for Army use, he was also teaching cryptography to Army officers, as well as breaking ciphers and codes on demand.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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And like much else on Wall Street, the driving force apparently is artificial intelligence, including demands for massive infrastructure spending to support its vast computing power.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
No details have been given about who was holding them or their demands, although some reports have previously linked the kidnapping to Islamic State militants.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
The head of the CGT union that has been prominent in the demonstrations, Sophie Binet, warned on RTL radio that Lecornu "needs to respond to the demands" of the unions and young protesters.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
For his current home, he plans to make whatever modifications the eventual buyer’s insurer demands and is already letting the plants near the exterior die off for easier removal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
“Do you mean to say, all the baroness’s meddling...the silly rules, the strict budgets, the meaningless demands for paperwork, the proposed name change...”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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Numerous U.N. member states have demanded a woman lead the institution for the first time when António Guterres, a former prime minister of Portugal, steps down at year-end after his decade as secretary-general.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Warner Bros. demanded Russell pare down the film’s most intense scenes yet still slapped it with an X rating in the U.S. and U.K., while other countries banned it outright.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
Despite the back story to this weekend's encounter, Vrancken has demanded his side do not "live in the past".
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Albania's capital Tirana saw clashes for a fifth straight day Saturday as protesters demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, who pledged to listen to their criticism.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
When I’d demanded that Regan meet me tonight, I hadn’t really thought through it all.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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He issued a stern warning, demanding their release.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
Inglewood, which last year wired Kroenke $20 million, is demanding that money back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Another ex-ambassador says they were forced to dismiss two Russian employees after Moscow's domestic security service, the FSB, tried to recruit them, demanding that they report on everything going on at the diplomatic mission.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Not having a car makes it harder to see people who live out of town, requires more effort and is physically demanding, Smith said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
Parents were demanding that the school be closed down and decontaminated.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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