demanded

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"We are also deeply concerned by the detention conditions depicted and have demanded an explanation from the Israeli authorities. We made clear their obligations to protect the rights of all those involved," the statement said.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Berlin has denounced the allegations against him as "baseless" and Amnesty International has demanded his release.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

In exchange, they demanded that the whalers return with 200 muskets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Progressive critique has long demanded that students learn the truth: that dismantling Jim Crow required sophisticated, institutional organizing at the grassroots level.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

After her toilette, the proud Madame had gone to the common room and imperiously demanded of a lowly soldier that he go and procure buttered rolls and fresh coffee for her and the children.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood