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the act of demanding; "the kidnapper''s exorbitant demands for money" lay legal claim to summon to court ask to be informed of; "I demand an explanation" claim as due or just; "The bank demanded payment of the loan" request urgently and forcefully; "The victim''s family is demanding compensation"; "The boss demanded that he be fired immediately"; "She demanded to see the manager" the ability and desire to purchase goods and services; "the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips"; "the demand exceeded the supply" an urgent or peremptory request; "his demands for attention were unceasing" a condition requiring relief; "she satisfied his need for affection"; "God has no need of men to accomplish His work"; "there is a demand for jobs" required activity; "the requirements of his work affected his health"; "there were many demands on his time" require as useful, just, or proper; "It takes nerve to do what she did"; "success usually requires hard work"; "This job asks a lot of patience and skill"; "This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice"; "This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert"; |
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