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[dih-mand, -mahnd] / dɪˈmænd, -ˈmɑnd /






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That’s as tech leadership has been taken over by hardware — chip stocks, mostly — that have seen earnings growth driven by huge AI demand.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

When the grid operates normally, it aggregates the batteries to feed electricity back to the system during periods of peak demand.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Strong demand for its chicken breasts and frozen nuggets, and cheap livestock, have helped boost its bottom-line profits.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

AI data center products will be supported by strong demand for high-efficiency power supplies, power distribution, liquid cooling and higher rack power density, they add, making Delta Electronics one of the key beneficiaries.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

He doesn’t even demand I call him War Lord Tano.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

"I'm hoping that a year in, understanding the demands that are required, players like Dibling and George will make that progression and then suddenly our squad looks more trustworthy."

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

The book does mention that the federal tax system demands an immense amount of citizens’ time: 7 billion hours.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

The intensity Iraola demands on the training pitch was evident in the first half but seemed non-existent after the break.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

As with any highway improvement, meeting the needs of the moment just increases demands for the future.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

I imagine I'm standing in front of it with my father—but then Bedi Ma'am pulls the photograph gently out of my hands and demands, "Pay attention, Kabir!"

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

His wife demanded that Besigye be allowed to receive treatment from his personal physician at a private clinic rather than at a government health facility.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Officials and members of parliament swiftly condemned Tehran for violating the country’s sovereignty, while the foreign ministry summoned Iran’s charge d’affaires in Amman, the Jordanian capital, and demanded Iran cease attacks on the kingdom.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

The issue also reverberated in parliament on Monday, with repeated disruptions as opposition lawmakers demanded a response from the government over last week's police crackdown.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration demanded that robotaxis be enabled to better follow instructions from first responders.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

I had demanded to Grandma, at nine years old.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Shareholders are demanding proof of returns on artificial-intelligence investments as tech companies spend heavily on infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

That schedule may be difficult for people with demanding jobs, family responsibilities, limited time, or restricted access to exercise facilities.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

Morocco, which has been suffering from a high unemployment rate, witnessed several Gen Z anti-government protests last year, with young people demanding better opportunities and improvements to public services.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

The British broadcaster is demanding that Trump's legal team produce financial documents in order to quantify the damages suffered.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

Despite her demanding job, she visited William daily, for as many hours as she could spare, and she could see that the hospital stay wasn’t helping him.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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