- present participle of demand.
demanding
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Demanding that Netflix sign off on the long-term licensing of Warner content to other broadcasters would also likely scuttle its bid.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 22, 2025
The 2021 Ofsted report into MCA, which gave it an "outstanding" rating, states: "Demanding rules and routines ensure that learning is front and centre at all times."
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2024
Demanding a randomized prospective trial for every iteration of this vaccine makes no more sense than doing so for the annual updates of the flu vaccine, which doesn’t happen, Offit says.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2023
Demanding gratitude both disrespects Ukraine and undermines the message that we are all in the battle together.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2023
Demanding the keys to the house, the officer asked where the silverware was.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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