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Iran's Fars news agency, however, cited sources as saying Tehran was demanding "the immediate release of $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets" before moving to the next phase of negotiations.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Last month, another American Airlines flight, from New York to Chicago, made an emergency landing in Detroit because an unruly passenger was demanding that the plane land.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

By the time strikes by actors and writers ended in 2023, Wall Street was demanding that streaming services give priority to profits over growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

There were some statements that came out after a meeting between the United States and Mexico that made it clear that the United States was demanding more action from Sheinbaum.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

Fozia had said one of his officers was demanding more money.

From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed