demanded

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Last fall, when Garcia Venegas filed his federal lawsuit against the government, he demanded more than compensation.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

"We are also deeply concerned by the detention conditions depicted and have demanded an explanation from the Israeli authorities. We made clear their obligations to protect the rights of all those involved," the statement said.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

In exchange, they demanded that the whalers return with 200 muskets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The yields demanded by investors to lend to governments by buying their bonds have peaked in recent days, indicating weakening confidence in their economies and inflation fears.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“Tell me who’s the lady in the picture!” he demanded, feeling entitled to the information because the social worker had made him think about such unpleasant things when the conversation had started out so good.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman