make a demand

Frequency: 8.518.2 per million words

To state something that you want or need.

demandVERB + demand

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make

Examples (10)

  • The union plans to make a formal demand for better working conditions.
  • The kidnappers made a demand for a million-dollar ransom.
  • Protesters are making demands for the president's resignation.
  • The angry customer has made several unreasonable demands.
  • You can't just make demands and expect everyone to obey you.
  • If the product is faulty, making a demand for a refund is your right.
  • If we don't meet their deadline, they will make further financial demands.
  • The toddler was making constant demands for attention throughout the flight.
  • His lawyer advised him not to make any demand without consulting her first.
  • The board of directors will make a demand for a full investigation into the financial misconduct.