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demanding

[dih-man-ding, -mahn-] / dɪˈmæn dɪŋ, -ˈmɑn- /


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In the big picture, though, with the caveats of the regulations, F1 cars are still the fastest and most demanding in the world, and they are still testing the drivers to the limit.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The lignite miners are demanding the payment of outstanding wages and redundancy pay from their employer, Doruk Mining.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Buyers of private-equity assets on the secondary market have been demanding larger and larger discounts to funds’ NAVs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

This requires calculating the energy involved in countless interactions between electrons and atoms, which is usually extremely demanding in terms of computing power.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

“Heroines usually are the Kingdom of Death’s worst nightmares. They’re always barging in, waving scraps of metal around, and demanding things. No manners whatsoever.”

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi




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