competing demand

Frequency: 7.211.5 per million words

Refers to multiple, often conflicting, requirements for a limited resource like time or attention.

competingADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

demand

Examples (10)

  • The CEO faced competing demands from shareholders and employees.
  • Working parents often struggle with competing demands on their time.
  • The project manager had to balance competing demands from different departments.
  • Budget cuts created competing demands for limited resources.
  • She tried to prioritize among the competing demands of her various responsibilities.
  • The government must address competing demands from different interest groups.
  • Students face competing demands between academic and social activities.
  • Healthcare systems deal with competing demands for funding and attention.
  • The nonprofit organization struggled with competing demands from donors and beneficiaries.
  • Environmental protection and economic growth often create competing demands on policymakers.