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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]

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Condos are popular in second-home markets, which have suffered from a slowdown in demand.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We’re seeing this massive move towards every country trying to create their own sovereign capability, which is causing this massive upswell in demand across the industry.”

From MarketWatch

He has seen prior plant expansions stung by yearslong slumps in demand for construction and mining equipment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chinese authorities have tried to counter the competitive learning culture by cracking down on cram schools in recent years -- but tutoring, paid under the table, remains in demand.

From Barron's

Analysts say tougher measures will likely be needed to put a serious dent in demand for Russian oil globally, including a moratorium on imports of diesel and other fuels from Turkey.

From The Wall Street Journal

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