demands

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Tehran has so far refused to meet U.S. demands that it dismantle key parts of its nuclear program and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for the global oil trade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

To meet those demands, the brain depends on an extremely dense network of blood vessels.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

The PM is digging in - and steadfastly refusing to give in to demands to set a timetable for his departure.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

AI is putting huge demands on not just generation but also the grid.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“I want to keep it, but he demands I give it over!”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan