in demand
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During the Depression, our nation experienced a total collapse in demand, not a massive technological change.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
In January 2025, the food bank saw an uptick in demand when thousands of Angelenos were displaced by wildfires.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
The surge in demand boosted sales, but profit fell just short of what Wall Street was looking for.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Overall, it noted a shift in demand from Eastern to Western Mediterranean destinations, with customers also booking trips closer to departure dates.
From BBC • May 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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