- present participle of demand.
demanding
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The job posting requires candidates to commit to the demanding schedule for three years, though it didn’t include a salary range.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
"Sort of quite demanding and persuasive. I think erratic would be maybe a slightly better term."
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
A more demanding system might be worth its higher computing bill if it reliably finishes work that customers value.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Thai farmers, fishermen and workers marched through Bangkok Friday as global finance and business leaders gathered for IMF and World Bank meetings, demanding a say in policies shaping their livelihoods.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
“The news story was pretty great,” she says, her tone of voice demanding agreement.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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