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They added that it was "not considered likely to result in a significant increase in traffic or parking demand".
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
No one is sure which came first in this “chicken-or-the-egg” story — greater demand for more nonalcoholic beer or better quality offerings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
She ridiculed Lee's latest overture, calling it "the climax of the farce that everyone should watch" and said the military's demand her country apologise was "quite ridiculous."
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
Holiday spending on travel and services offers a gauge of consumer demand, which remains weak amid a persistent property slump and subdued confidence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
“Well! The paper said Mr. Micheaux has a new film coming later this year, and I am desperate to see it on opening night. You will have to come with me, chickadee. I demand it.”
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
A growing crowd of competitors are racing to meet the demands of the nation’s aging fleet of personal vehicles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
It’s great to see him back in a role that demands so much of him.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Higher inflation could potentially fuel wage demands even as it squeezes corporate margins and weakens demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
University students joined the demonstrations on Thursday, citing similar demands.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Gloria demands, handing me the end of the string of lights.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
Prominent Seattle-area companies such as Microsoft, Nordstrom and Starbucks have demanded a public-safety plan from Wilson by year-end.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
He’s the most talentless man ever caught in the bright glare of the light he demanded from the world.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
South Korea's military demanded an official apology this week, calling the incident "a clear violation of the Armistice Agreement".
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
ShinyHunters first demanded that the bureau amend a public service announcement accusing the group of using “harassment strategies” and “pressure tactics” to extort victims.
From Slate ● Sep. 30, 2026
"What is going on in here?" she demanded.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
Those early observations will help scientists continue refining the instrument before more demanding tests begin.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
Students demanding an extra school nurse or insulation in the dining-block are likely to be disappointed.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
In particular Mr. de Moura, who was focused on improving Lean’s core capabilities, spent long hours each day correcting Mathlib entries made by other contributors, who seemed to him demanding and disrespectful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The teachers are also demanding medical coverage, which they have sought for years.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 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
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