- present participle of demand.
demanding
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That means investors have been demanding more compensation to offset perceived AI risks.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
“The Houthis are demanding a great deal, and in my assessment, the financial element may be the least significant concern for the Saudis,” Al-Madhaji said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
The central bank seized the digital lender, and people took to the streets protesting and demanding Peña's resignation.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
On May 6, Kato ordered prosecutors to produce a slew of records that the attorneys had been demanding, including all communications about the incident produced by any officer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
Maria’s husband, Johann Graff, appeared, demanding his wife back.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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