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demand

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






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Bristol families are increasingly turning to second-hand children's clothing as the cost of living crisis puts growing pressure on budgets, with one shop seeing demand surge.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But the California company now faces a battle for survival amid intensifying competition, questionable demand for electronics and rising material costs.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The robotics company on Wednesday said the funding aims to scale production to several million robots by 2030 as demand for physical AI expands across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and consumer applications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Groups of teachers and their unions have blocked highways, torn down World Cup symbols and occupied the Zócalo to demand better working conditions, including pay raises and the restoration of a public pension system.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He wanted to pound on the table and demand that every National Guard person in the state immediately set off to hunt for Jonathan and Abby.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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