demanded

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He said that a dispute had arisen after the two arrested men had demanded transportation money from those in the car, which they had refused to pay.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The segment ultimately aired weeks later, essentially unchanged, and without the administration interview Weiss had demanded.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Ghana recently withdrew from talks over a new assistance package because of concerns about the privacy of sensitive health information the U.S. had demanded in exchange for aid, according to state media.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Reports have suggested that Iran has demanded financial compensation for the war including the release of assets previously frozen by the US, and that the White House has floated the idea of investments.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

"You know what happened to the slippers?" she demanded.

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene