Example Sentences

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Workers are demanding salary increases, protection against subcontracting and job loss through automation, and are protesting FIFA’s collection of sensitive private information such as nationality and home addresses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

This time, “they are demanding their value,” and he sees memory makers positioned to continue raising prices amid supply shortages.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

“It’s just crazy. People are demanding proof of something that can’t be proven.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The men's and women's top-10 players are demanding a higher percentage of the revenue generated by the four majors, as well as benefit contributions and a greater say in areas such as scheduling.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“The Marvelous Marcos, who close the program, haven’t turned up, and the audience are demanding their money back.”

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater