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.

Examples of popular demand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In recent months, Xavi also finalized a deal with WME and announced his first U.S.-based tour, which has already been expanded to include additional dates due to popular demand. Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024 Chicken al Pastor, first introduced in March 2023, is being brought back by popular demand. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2024 The doughnut – which is an Original Glazed Doughnut made green – is back by popular demand and will be available both individually and by the dozen. Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2024 Back by popular demand, Free Cone Day is making its triumphant return to DQ later this month. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024 The festival is hosting a Lobster Day on Dec. 9 due to popular demand after Sunday’s event, said festival owner Jacob Dominguez. Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Nov. 2023 Back by popular demand, the city of Solana Beach and the Solana Beach Parks and Recreation Commission host Santa’s Sleigh Ride Parade from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Dec. 15. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2023 By popular demand, Carol (2016) screens on December 23 and 25. Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023 Since then, the show has been extended twice due to popular demand and ended its most recent run in July. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023

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“Popular demand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popular%20demand. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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