demanding

Example Sentences

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President Claudia Sheinbaum had been expected to watch the game at the fan zone but cast doubt on her presence following days of protests in the area by teachers demanding pay rises.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The Supreme Court has interpreted this to mean that government actors can’t make decisions that discriminate on the basis of race without meeting demanding constitutional standards known as strict scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In crafting the final season, which finds Homelander demanding to be worshiped as God, the writers drew inspiration from the actions of current and former fascist leaders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The results suggest that current AI models may struggle with this type of cognitive control when tasks become increasingly demanding.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Mama’s bills scurry through my mind like noisy, demanding children.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan