demand

"Prices usually go up when demand exceeds supply."

"The high demand for tickets to the school play meant they sold out quickly. "

"The student made a strong demand for extra help in math class. "

"His job makes many demands on his time."

"The student made a demand for a longer deadline on the project. "

"The teacher's demand for silence was immediate. "

"The electricity company's peak demand was highest during the summer months, when air conditioning use increased significantly. "

"I demand to see the manager."

"The bank is demanding the mortgage payment."

"I demand an immediate explanation."

"This job demands a lot of patience."

"The judge demanded the witness to appear in court on Monday. "