demands

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The excellent and extensive cross-government work that completed in January-overseen by you, me and the Chancellor - confirmed the scale of the challenge and the rising demands on defence.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

As a result, cells lose what scientists call metabolic plasticity, their ability to rapidly adapt to shifting energy demands.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

While for years China pressured North Korea to halt the development of nuclear weapons, it has recently stopped such demands, at least outwardly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“What the research tells us is a little more nuanced. You really want flexibility. You want a hormonal system that can adapt to the different demands of your life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Fischer remained apparently unmoved: He wanted 30 percent of the gate receipts and was not traveling to Iceland unless his demands were met.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady