demand
Example Sentences
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But the demand is so high among eligible families that they remain on waitlists for years, and many children age out before they secure a spot.
From Los Angeles Times
A petition claiming he cannot fully support his constituency and demanding his resignation has reached more than 2,000 signatures.
From BBC
Warsh’s nomination reduced market uncertainty and strengthened the U.S. dollar, decreasing demand for precious metals and making them more expensive overseas.
From Barron's
He is demanding, stresses minute details and constantly searches for any edge.
If it persists, the dollar’s recent bout of weakness could push inflation even lower, both by reducing prices of imported goods and services, and by weakening demand for eurozone exports.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.