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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The company brought the duo back by popular demand, though modernizing such beloved products requires some care. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 Related Stories Due to popular demand, it was also announced on Wednesday that the show has been extended to March 27, 2027. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 July 2026 Back by popular demand, customers can now purchase Bojangles’ fan-favorite Breakfast Bo-Rito starting on June 8 for a limited time at participating Bojangles locations. Molly Burford, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 In New York City, the documentary is being held over for a second week at IFC Center due to popular demand. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 May 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 18 Jul. 2026.

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