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demand

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






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Segev said investor enthusiasm mirrors demand from corporate customers, noting Cyera recently signed its first client spending more than $10 million annually with the firm.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 22, 2026

India is the world's third largest emitter of greenhouse gases and facing a sharp rise in electricity demand, which has grown at a compounded rate of over 7% every year.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

“I know airlines have to look at their winter schedule, where there’s less demand, and start really thinking about what they really want to fly, and where they can really make money.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 22, 2026

A controller powerful enough to do that would normally demand too much computation to operate in real time, especially because the aerodynamics of such a lightweight flying machine are highly complex.

From Science Daily Sep. 22, 2026

Nor could the publishers of Bobby’s two books, My 60 Memorable Games and Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess, easily keep up with demand for the chess star’s perspective.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

At Climate Week, dozens of events center on blunting the energy demands of data centers–a lightning rod that has galvanized local communities and lawmakers across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 22, 2026

This is a different and more dynamic Dan, at least in terms of the musical demands placed on the character.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2026

The easiest and also the hardest part is telling her you’re on her side without making any demands.

From MarketWatch Sep. 22, 2026

When the demands surrounding the event are broken down, Cardiff's emergence becomes easier to understand.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

There was no sadness in her voice, just the flatness that honesty sometimes demands.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

But race director Charlie Whiting did not notice that Alonso had let Klien back past, and after some discussions with the Renault team, he demanded Alonso cede the position.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

They demanded different systems than what the company had built for service providers, due to higher capacity demands, he said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 19, 2026

Public submissions lodged with the environment watchdog last month demanded greater protection for the pristine waters.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

She first demanded the “Adam and Eve” paintings from the Norton Simon in 2000, without success.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

“Why did you go and do that?” demanded the fox, most displeased.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

In effect, imitation learning allows the team to capture the behavior of the more computationally demanding controller in a faster AI model that can operate quickly enough for real-time flight.

From Science Daily Sep. 22, 2026

It is unclear what led to the shooting with the local mayor and police demanding an investigation.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

Activist hedge fund Jana Partners sent a letter demanding that contact-lens maker Cooper Cos. replace its chief executive.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

Known simply as "Magda", Andersson has a reputation for being blunt and admits to being a demanding and impatient boss.

From Barron's Sep. 17, 2026

Blacks had been alternately asking for and demanding such a body for more than a year.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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