in demand
Example Sentences
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Defensive stocks are shares of companies that provide essential goods and services that tend to remain in demand regardless of economic conditions.
From MarketWatch
The British snacks giant said it had entered into a consultation process over Tyrrells-brand vegetable crisps following a "sustained decline in demand and the loss of key export volumes".
From BBC
Sports events will create spikes in demand, for example at half time, while concerts produce "relentless, sustained pressure from start to finish".
From BBC
This month Ofgem, the UK's energy market regulator, said a surge in demand for grid connections last year had been "driven by the rapid growth" of data centres.
From BBC
One risk for home buyers is that if mortgage rates decline further, the increase in demand will lead to more competition and push home prices higher, offsetting any improvement in affordability.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
