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  • present participle of demand.
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demanding

[dih-man-ding, -mahn-] / dɪˈmæn dɪŋ, -ˈmɑn- /


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Uber is teaming up with drone startup Zipline to take its delivery service to the skies, aiming to win customers demanding ever-quicker turnaround times for takeout, grocery and retail orders, the Journal’s Kelly Cloonan writes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

There is something genuinely quite heartbreaking about watching Panettiere, a young woman just coming to understand Hollywood industry standards, repeat the sickly refrains of a similarly demanding profession.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2026

“She built an incredible career through immense talent, while also facing the darker sides of a very demanding industry. Nothing will erase the times we shared or the place she had in our lives.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

In addition to financial penalties, the states are demanding changes to Meta's apps.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Meg returned to her place, and supper was progressing pleasantly, when the little ghost walked again, and exposed the maternal delinquencies by boldly demanding, “More sudar, Marmar.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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