Example Sentences
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Among them were a former rural mayor, an ex-police commander, a bar owner, a rancher, a fireman and various entrepreneurs associated with mining and construction, industries heavily subject to extortion demands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
He finally called it off early Friday morning following assurances from the government that his demands would be looked into.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
The government held two rounds of talks with CJP leaders on Monday and Friday but little headway was made initially, with the youth-led movement sticking to their demands.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
Men who cannot handle the physical and psychological demands of a place like the Korengal are either “chaptered out” or removed to a rear-echelon job where they won’t impede combat operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
“Where’s Dr. Throckmorton?” demands a man standing beside Carter Kelso.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
