demanding

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“We now observe preparation gaps so severe that instructors must reteach middle-school mathematics while simultaneously teaching the material students need for sciences, engineering, economics, and other quantitatively demanding fields,” the faculty wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

A closed-door meeting last month between Blanche and GOP senators grew heated, with lawmakers demanding answers the administration was seemingly not prepared to give.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

With the deal almost done, Zubimendi decided to stay in La Liga, to the widespread angst of those Liverpool fans demanding big signings.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“Many hearings are canceled, leaving detainees waiting months for a court date,” wrote the detainees in their first letter demanding justice.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Although it was not on the agenda, a heated debate erupted on women’s right to vote and whether a resolution demanding that right should be drafted and sent to the US Congress.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler