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demand

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






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However, there are concerns in the Pentagon that a prolonged blockade would strain American warships and weaken the U.S. presence in other regions where American naval power is in demand, such as the Pacific.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Elton said fans might notice small changes in pricing, but there are factors other than Live Nation that are contributing to high ticket prices, such as, the secondary ticket market and supply and demand challenges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Those include many consumer companies, credit card companies, and banks, which make more loans and conduct more corporate transactions when economic demand is growing.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

It has also pushed back against the demand to hand over its 440kg stockpile of highly-enriched uranium, sticking to its earlier concession to dilute the 60% enriched uranium, which is dangerously close to weapons grade.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

And to demand that everyone else around you take care of you all the time, like that’s the most important thing, even if they’re scared, too...

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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