Example Sentences

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He is demanding that countries in the Middle East sign the Abraham Accords, potentially as a precondition External link to a deal to end the war.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Artificial intelligence isn’t akin to the forced switch from film to digital projection; no one is demanding that filmmakers of Soderbergh’s caliber incorporate AI into their process.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

At his best he is brilliant, demanding in the way the best literature is demanding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

"When the tanker turns up, we're paying the price the market is demanding that day, not a price that was set a couple of weeks ago."

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

My English teacher flips out because the government is demanding we take yet another test to assess our reading skills, because we’re seniors and pretty soon we might have to read or something.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson