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in demand

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  1. Sought after, as in The general was in demand as an after-dinner speaker. [Early 1800s]

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In demand, U.S. product supplied of crude and petroleum products rose in August to 20.88 million bpd, the highest since August 2019, EIA data showed.

From Reuters • Oct. 31, 2023

In demand as a speaker, not just among Negroes but before white civic groups and on college campuses, Malcolm gained in popularity and became a threat to Elijah Muhammad's leadership of the Black Muslims.

From Time Magazine Archive

In demand throughout the classical spectrum, Levine has emphasized his career in opera.

From Time Magazine Archive

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