demands

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Over sushi and spicy margaritas at Wabi on Rose, a longtime friend advised me about how to give your husband wins, build up his self-esteem and keep from overwhelming him with perceived demands.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

A test that demands what is often impossible is not a test designed to find what is true.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

While Paz might survive the current wave of protests, if he doesn’t meet Bolivians’ basic demands he will struggle to govern, said Gamarra.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

As expected, the filing laid out an ambitious roadmap to build data centers in space, arguing that solar energy captured in orbit represents "the only truly scalable solution" to the power demands of AI computing.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The gurgle of the broken stillness fills my ears, and I slip into my zone and move with the rhythm that the fly demands.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam