demanding

Example Sentences

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Shelters were full, and landlords were demanding — and getting — exorbitant rents and advance payments that Kareet, who owns a pet shop specializing in birds, simply couldn’t afford.

From Los Angeles Times

Once, it is said, an earl stormed into Holbein’s London workshop demanding that the artist paint his portrait at once.

From The Wall Street Journal

Washington is also demanding that WTO rules do not infringe upon countries' national "security".

From Barron's

Democratic systems depend on something more demanding: the ability to tolerate disagreement, engage with complexity and distinguish between what feels true and what is demonstrably so.

From The Wall Street Journal

She said she believes two ransom notes demanding millions for Nancy’s return were legitimate.

From Los Angeles Times