demanding

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“I left Paris thinking I’m going to goof off now,” Conlon explained, having for seven of his nine Paris years retained his positions in Cologne, shuttling between two exceptionally demanding jobs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

For decades there have been clashes in Balochistan between Pakistani forces and insurgent separatist groups demanding greater autonomy.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

In March, the Town of Hillsborough sued Kenneth and Linda Ostrand, demanding they stop feeding a large group of the black vultures roosting on their property.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

But some opt for less physically demanding escapism in the form of "congklak" -- a counting game using seeds or stones -- or "bola bekel", similar to jacks.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

The public was demanding a new kind of art that focused on familiar household objects such as flowers, food, or pottery.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman