popular demand

noun

: a request made by or a desire shared by many people
Because of popular demand, the restaurant has published a cookbook of favorite recipes.
The show will continue for another week due to popular demand.
The circus will be back by popular demand later this summer.

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This year, by popular demand, the Fair Season Pass is back. Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025 And popular demand, as well as industry imperatives, also led to a lot of tenderness being lavished on short films this year with a new, dedicated screening room. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 June 2025 Last year, the game made its North American debut in Denver, where it was extended for 6 months due to popular demand. Alexandria Sands, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025 Back by popular demand, the Summer-Berry Refreshers will return. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for popular demand

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“Popular demand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popular%20demand. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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