demanded

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The LAPD’s civilian watchdog has demanded an audit to ensure, as one official said during a May 12 meeting, that the unit’s actions aren’t “just a tip of the iceberg.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The segment ultimately aired weeks later, essentially unchanged, and without the administration interview Weiss had demanded.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

South Africa's sports minister has demanded an explanation after the country's football team was delayed travelling to Mexico ahead of the World Cup due to visa issues.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

"Since it has become impossible to celebrate a match without descending into riots, the only common sense response is a new doctrine: 'zero gatherings'," it demanded.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

“Tell me who’s the lady in the picture!” he demanded, feeling entitled to the information because the social worker had made him think about such unpleasant things when the conversation had started out so good.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman