demanded

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Close-quarters scenes of Grogu tending to a wounded Mando demanded a surgical level of control from Scott and his fellow puppeteers to pull out the emotions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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

The UAE demanded that Iraq "immediately" prevent further attacks from its territory, following an accusation by the Emirates that a drone targeting a nuclear plant was launched from there.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

At once scores of voices demanded that they be raised again.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom