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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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However, in the case of a slowdown in demand for AI, it’s unclear how things would play out with a new tenant.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Like the rest of the nation, California has seen a remarkable explosion in demand for electricity, driven in large part by the rise of artificial intelligence data centers, electric vehicles and building electrification.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

The drop in demand is underpinning forecasts for significant house-price falls over the next year.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

The government analysis said there were "potential trade-offs" that include more administrative costs and less flexibility for companies, including making it "harder for employers to respond to changes in demand".

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

With men being absorbed into the military services, with women already in demand by eager employers, the labor market was as exhausted as the war workers themselves.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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