as in demanded
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
a dozen customers clamoring for service all at once
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Proulx, who declined an interview request from Sportico and deferred to the current tourism minister’s statement, told Enquête that FIFA also demanded access to the city’s Parc Jean-Drapeau and the city’s Old Port from May 22 through July 17.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026 -
The platform will also bundle niche coverages often demanded by the wealthy, such as kidnap‑and‑ransom, art collection, and family‑office insurance.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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He will be required to attend an alcohol treatment program, Laboeuf’s attorney, Sarah Chervinsky, told the AP.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Hansi Flick’s squad needs trimming, and Barca also know that income through sales will be required to meet La Liga’s spending rules.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The person requested anonymity because they're not permitted to speak publicly about the confidential discussions.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In July, Thomas, 30, filed a petition to establish parental relationship with the actress, 37, in Los Angeles, and requested joint legal and physical custody of Louetta, along with an order for visitation, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Clamored (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamored%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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