demand
verb (used with object)
to ask for with proper authority; claim as a right.
am demanding
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present progressiveof demand (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“As the facts emerge, I am demanding a full, independent investigation, immediate release of the body camera footage, and accountability for any ICE officer who broke the law.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
“I am demanding a vote on the floor of the United States Senate.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
"I am demanding and always trying to understand how we can feel stronger. After the match I told the players we have to be more demanding."
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2025
"I am demanding that this detestable behavior be stopped immediately," she told Politico.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2021
At one time I seem to be calling out for no lawyers and here I am demanding more lawyers.
From The Law and the Poor by Edward Abbott Parry
