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as in challenging
requiring much time, effort, or careful attention
the demanding assignment kept them working all night long
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as in exacting
hard to please
will play before a demanding audience of music critics, who are not easily impressed
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as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
the demanding task of reading and grading student compositions
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as in requiring
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
the losing party demanded a recount of the votes cast in the election
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as in needing
to have as a requirement
a task that demands one's unremitting attention
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as in asking
to set or receive as a price
superstars of the big screen who demand millions for appearing in a movie
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Nilesh Rakholia, founder of Abelini, tells InStyle that Kate’s decision to wear her engagement ring through the physically demanding challenge was meaningful.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Anne Neuberger,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
His girlfriend, Syanna Ruiz, held their child in court, demanding the defendants remain behind bars.
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Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
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Robots can take over repetitive and physically demanding tasks.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Nilesh Rakholia, founder of Abelini, tells InStyle that Kate’s decision to wear her engagement ring through the physically demanding challenge was meaningful.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
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Families of the hostages were actively demonstrating, demanding that the government negotiate.
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Anne Neuberger,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
His girlfriend, Syanna Ruiz, held their child in court, demanding the defendants remain behind bars.
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Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
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This enduring legacy, underscores the lawyer's role as an officer of the court, preserving the rule of law even when challenging authority.
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Educate your family on our country’s history, both good and challenging.
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Alex Ross dives into the œuvre of a thinker whose work was omnivorous, exacting, and hopeful.
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The restoration required four years of work, during which local artisans carefully restored the frescoes and ceilings in accordance with the most exacting traditional standards.
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Sarah Buck, Chicago Driving has become harder The rapid increase in bike lanes has made driving much more difficult and tedious, with numerous delays due to many streets being reduced to one lane in busy areas.
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Republican strategists have welcomed those nominations as an opening for attack in a difficult election year.
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Those decisions on what to review next in the Second Amendment space come after the high court struck down on June 25 a Hawaii law requiring gun owners to get permission before bringing guns into stores or other private property open to the public.
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The findings suggest that requiring face mask use in public could help in mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
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January 20 – February 18 Connections feel electric without needing to rush.
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Amiri came up next, needing to score to keep his team alive and simply buried it in the bottom right corner.
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In Cañon City, Colorado, authorities are aiming for a 20% to 30% reduction in water use while asking residents to voluntarily conserve outdoor water consumption.
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In 1995, the Atlanta Track Club began seeking design submissions and asking the public to select their favorite.
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Determination and careful calculations — hold on, carry the 2 — are a must.
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Graduate students face lower federal limits and the loss of Grad PLUS, requiring careful financial planning.
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MacDonald agrees that some of Kiros' positions could put Democratic candidates in a tough spot.
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The 34 measures include cuts to income tax for low- and middle income families, an overhaul of the creaking pension system, tougher rules for employees' sick leave and a reduction of the country's stifling bureaucracy.
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“Demanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demanding. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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