as in demanding
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
a dozen customers clamoring for service all at once
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According to the team, challenges remain as high costs and demanding laser requirements limit widespread adoption.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026 -
In the 1979 gas shortage, an attendant at a busy San Bernardino gas station was confronted by an armed man demanding money.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Another suggestion was requiring special sound-deadening balls, currently available, that lower the decibel levels considerably.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers took the bumpy route to overtime, requiring maximum execution on a play where the odds sway heavily against the individual.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Most apps have questions requesting users’ ages, and some use specialized identification technology, but proponents say children are getting around these barriers.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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If career demands crowd your mind, consider requesting a new deadline or division of effort.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Clamoring (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamoring%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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