demanded

Example Sentences

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Prosecutors had demanded he should face a 66-month sentence.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

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 drama series about female wrestlers demanded I be physically strong—a new value system and a mental game-changer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Being here in Theo’s room, I can’t stop thinking about the way he demanded to know who Luc was.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse