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 rise in demand is reflected in the company’s consolidated earnings, with revenue and net profit soaring at CAGRs of 24% and 39%, respectively, over the five years from fiscal 2021. Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 Whatever the reason for the rise in demand, gas stations have turbocharged price hikes for premium gas over the past couple decades, creating a profit engine for station owners. David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 Goldman Sachs, which assigned one of the lowest price targets at $42 noted their top risks were a slowdown in demand, competitive dynamics, and capacity expansion. Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 3 July 2026 Once the blockades end, a rebound in demand combined with excess liquidity is expected to drive inflation higher. Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 30 June 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 16 Jul. 2026.

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