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Synonyms

in demand

Idioms  

  1. Sought after, as in The general was in demand as an after-dinner speaker. [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

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Amid a surge in demand for convenient protein, a Los Angeles-based frozen noodle brand is gaining traction.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

"We are seeing a big increase in demand in the last year or so," Wright explained.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

There is incremental demand for mature nodes, spurred by artificial intelligence and a broad recovery in demand for legacy chips, the analysts note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Improved weather contributed to the increase in demand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

After his electrifying performance at Woodstock, Country Joe was in demand at anti-war demonstrations and rallies, but he still loved playing small venues.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

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