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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Houchins said Hideout’s return to the Western genre was by popular demand, following Old Henry.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Due to popular demand, the fan-favorite grocer is officially opening 18 new stores across 12 different states in the next six months.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
The candy brand also brought back Reese's Strawberry PB&J Cup due to popular demand.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Back by popular demand, Saxe said the group will be embarking on a historic ride to local sites of interest this spring, as a way to showcase some of the village’s history.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Due to popular demand, the fan-favorite grocer is officially opening 18 new stores across 12 different states in the next six months.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
The candy brand also brought back Reese's Strawberry PB&J Cup due to popular demand.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Back by popular demand, Saxe said the group will be embarking on a historic ride to local sites of interest this spring, as a way to showcase some of the village’s history.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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 25 Apr. 2026.
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