in demand

phrase

: needed or wanted by many people
Tickets for her concerts are always in great demand.
Good plumbers are in demand in our town.

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The advanced weapons most in demand and whose stockpiles have been drawn down are defensive missile interceptors, such as those launched by the Army's Patriot and THAAD systems, with a single Patriot interceptor costing millions of dollars. — Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026 In the World Cup’s aftermath, local officials have found themselves in demand to speak about how KC was able to efficiently play host to the tournament. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026 Adjusting their output to match rapid changes in demand can introduce operational challenges. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026 Dries Van Noten entered the ranking at 16th, supported by a 27 percent quarterly increase in demand. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in demand

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“In demand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20demand. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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