as in demands
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
a dozen customers clamoring for service all at once
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Older skin demands a gentler touch and sometimes specific needle configurations.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026 -
That structure demands what many clients in this population cannot reliably provide.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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This session, the Legislature also passed House Bill 822, which requires schools and health care providers to inform a parent within 72 hours if a child requests to take steps to socially transition, which could include using pronouns or names that align with their gender identity.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ryan, and his 6-year-old brother, have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, a favorite of the Carters, and Ryan regularly requests a night's reading material to contain information on former presidents, according to videos posted by his mother.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Libra September 23 – October 22 Libra, balance requires substance behind the smile.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The challenge is that manure is already extremely nutrient-dense—often providing far more nitrogen and phosphorus than even a productive garden requires.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The singer-songwriter claims the idea came from somebody at Island Records, his current major-label home after a first act filled with indies.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
6 Apr. 2026
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In addition to Sissy, the group’s reunion is attended by, among others, Mona (Dennis), who claims to have a son fathered by Dean and the mysterious Joanne (Black), who has a secret of her own to share.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Clamors (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamors%20%28for%29. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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