demand
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The country is positioning itself as a critical supplier for the global energy transition, with demand surging for copper used in electric vehicles, power grids and renewable energy infrastructure.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
ZXMoto has doubled its workforce since March and its factory runs 24-hours a day to meet demand, but customers still wait months for orders.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
After shutting down his coffee stand for two weeks because of the fire, Brew Sting has reopened - but the demand hasn't been the same.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
China’s consumer and factory-gate price growth both cooled more than expected last month, suggesting tepid domestic demand and reflecting the impact of extreme weather and declining oil costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
First they would demand to know what had happened to his motorcycle.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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U.S. stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday, after new demands from Iran raised fresh doubts about the Strait of Hormuz reopening anytime soon and as investors await key inflation data later this week.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 9, 2026
The resulting difference is considered an indicator of how the body prepares itself to handle the demands and stressors of the coming day.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
But in a new type of scam, tricksters armed with specific details about their potential victims have applied tremendous pressure to comply with seemingly legitimate demands, convincing many.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Minister Watt didn't directly respond to questions about conservationists' demands, but said: "We remain committed to long-term environmental recovery, in partnership with state and local governments, community and environmental groups."
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
“Whatever decisions the Collective made long ago were made in our best interest. What we are now was what they were striving for. Unity demands sacrifice. Sacrifice comes with a price.”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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The White House demanded a response in 21 days.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
He demanded the company begin submitting monthly reports and said a special master would be appointed to help manage the antitrust case and monitor Nexstar for compliance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Blanche had previously said the fund would not proceed, but Cornyn and Tillis demanded a formal written commitment preventing its revival and language narrowing the tax protections.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
Iranian diplomats initially reacted positively to the latest proposal, but later demanded guarantees that attacks on Iran wouldn’t resume and that sanctions on its oil would be lifted, the mediators said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
“What will happen if we try that code? If we open the door?” he demanded.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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Tens of thousands protested against overtourism on the Spanish island of Mallorca last month, demanding fewer visitors and more affordable housing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Feliks arrived at the zoo's shelter "exhausted, after a long and demanding transport by military plane", zoo director Sonja Mandić said in a statement, and his health was monitored daily.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
The results may also apply to other demanding environments, including submarines, offshore oil platforms, and remote research stations.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
Investors are demanding higher rates when they buy long-duration bonds because there is less demand, higher supply and a hot mess of policy uncertainty.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
The man was demanding to see Henry Duveen himself.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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