Example Sentences

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"We are also deeply concerned by the detention conditions depicted and have demanded an explanation from the Israeli authorities. We made clear their obligations to protect the rights of all those involved," the statement said.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

For almost six years, Argentines have demanded the truth about the mysterious death of their tragic national hero, Diego Maradona, among the greatest soccer players the world has ever seen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“We’ve taken immediate action and have demanded that the signature gathering firm identify these circulators and reject their petitions.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Perhaps, if I’d accepted, they would have demanded my pre-employment paperwork, done a basic screening, realized their mistake, and fired me immediately.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

I would have asked who wanted me: I would have demanded if Mrs. Reed was there; but Bessie was already gone, and had closed the nursery-door upon me.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë