demanding

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The bosses on the show all have different styles and expectations that may seem demanding or annoying on the surface.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The former is a federal law passed in the 1990s that requires organizations providing credit-repair services to provide written contracts and prohibits them from demanding advance payments.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

“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

"His demanding daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public engagements, and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall well-being."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Hundreds of people come through your door each day, each wanting something different and all demanding they get it first, believing their needs are the most important in the world.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda