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 decision could reshape how Americans access peptides, siding with popular demand over warnings from the agency's own scientists. ABC News, 24 July 2026 King said Liberty decided to expand the fabric space due to popular demand from local and international customers. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 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 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 3 Aug. 2026.

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