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importunities

noun

plural of importunity

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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Noun

Rise of delivery plays a role too Meeting consumers’ texture demands and preferences is a growing challenge for the food industry.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
As demands for answers grew in the days before Ratliff was charged, Brackney said police had to wait for the medical examiner to make its ruling.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of demands

Noun

Roma Daravi, a spokesperson for the Kennedy Center, did not respond to requests for comment.

— MATTHEW DALY, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
Loan requests from borrowers increased 42% between the first and second quarters of 2026, with nearly 87% used for essential expenses, according to the company’s proprietary data.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of requests

Noun

As global disturbances push up fuel prices and increase uncertainty, a growing majority of people just want stable, affordable power.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
Retracing the days leading up to her disappearance, Joseph experiences past and present blurring together, while escalating disturbances in their home point to something far more sinister than grief.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of disturbances

Noun

There is a balance between Jefferson’s playground style and the requirements of a detailed offense built on rhythm and timing.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The idea that stricter work-search requirements will lead to faster re-employment simply doesn't match the reality of modern hiring.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of requirements

Noun

Headcount changes start with backfills, requisitions and contractor budgets.

— Gleb Tsipursky, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026
She was hired as the school's bookkeeper in 2018 responsible for internal accounts, the budget, accounts payable, petty cash, purchase orders and requisitions.

— Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 29 Jan. 2026

Definition of requisitions

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