1
as in demands
something that someone insists upon having
overwhelmed by the often conflicting importunities of pressure groups
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as in harassments
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
resented the importunity of those annoying telemarketers
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Dangerous living conditions are leading to demands that a public housing leader in Minneapolis be fired.
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On Tuesday, protesters were asked to bring diapers and write demands for Pradhan’s resignation on them – a satirical swipe at the government’s inability to stop exam leaks, Dipke said.
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The everyday realities of life under the occupation, including the hassles and harassments of bureaucratic delays and security checkpoints, can suddenly become matters of life and death.
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The State of Florida did not respond to requests for comment.
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For schools with current athletes who may be eligible for hardship waivers or extensions of eligibility under current rules, the D-I Cabinet indicated the deadline to submit requests to the NCAA is July 31.
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While Earth's storms can last hours or days, these cosmic disturbances can unfold over millions of years and span thousands of light-years.
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Until then, scientists generally associated major space-weather disturbances with periods of intense solar and geomagnetic activity.
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Assuming the company meets the requirements, index-tracking funds and other product sponsors would begin purchasing shares after the market closes on July 6, with SpaceX officially joining the Nasdaq-100 before trading begins on July 7.
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That means the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which is the local enforcement agency for these requirements in the region, will be in charge of monitoring whether businesses are following the law.
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She was hired as the school's bookkeeper in 2018 responsible for internal accounts, the budget, accounts payable, petty cash, purchase orders and requisitions.
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The decision to remove McDonald from his director position, place him on leave and investigate came after an internal audit raised concerns over his travel requisitions and advances, TSU President Dwayne Tucker said earlier this year.
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“Importunities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/importunities. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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