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  • present participle of demand.
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demanding

[dih-man-ding, -mahn-] / dɪˈmæn dɪŋ, -ˈmɑn- /


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The Maryland man deported last year by mistake already had his federal indictment on human smuggling charges dismissed over vindictive prosecution, but now, the Justice Department is demanding the indictment be brought back.

From Slate Aug. 23, 2026

He added the ride was renamed The Big Tipper last year after complaints were made online, but the original name was restored after his wife received threats demanding it was changed back.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

She has filled out a government form demanding compensation from Russia -- a bureaucratic formality.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

Customers of companies like Marley Spoon and Blue Apron are venting on social media, stopping orders and demanding refunds over problems including missing ingredients, nearly empty boxes or no delivery at all.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Now here they were by the hundreds on the front lawn of Howard Johnson’s, demanding the right to eat at a regular sit-down restaurant.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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