in demand

Idioms  

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

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Example Sentences

Becky Alderton, experience manager at Best of Suffolk, said a break away was very important for families - and with the conflict causing uncertainty, it was seeing an increase in demand for its cottages.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“While U.S. carriers have not signaled any cracks in demand yet, we are starting to see unprofitable capacity pulled from the system,” Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu said in a recent research note.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

However, there are concerns in the Pentagon that a prolonged blockade would strain American warships and weaken the U.S. presence in other regions where American naval power is in demand, such as the Pacific.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

But with a drop in demand in China, followed by the US tariffs blitz, the last two years have been tough for the sector.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

She would be in demand among all the up-and-coming young men and she would transcribe letter after thrilling letter.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath

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