as in demands
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
the contract stipulates for a renegotiation of the terms after two years
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Apart from the logistical challenges, the setting demands a certain stately nostalgia.—
Shamilee Vellu,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026 -
Most investors in African startups focus on making equity investments, banking on a model that demands years-long patience with expectations for multifold returns should their portfolio companies become successful.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The documents were disclosed under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the law enacted after months of public and political pressure that requires the government to open its files on the late financier and his confidante and onetime girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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This fast-growing, durable plant is a good choice to stabilize a bank and requires little maintenance.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The post requests anyone with information to contact 88-Crime where people can call anonymously.—
Sarah Lapidus,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The message pressures immediate action, directs users to non-government websites, and requests sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, bank details or login credentials.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Stipulates (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stipulates%20%28for%29. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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