How to Use demanding in a Sentence

demanding

adjective
  • I have heard it is one of the most demanding courses at the university.
  • She had a demanding schedule with little free time.
  • Their boss was really demanding, often expecting them to work long into the night.
  • Factory work can be physically demanding.
  • But the job still proved too demanding.
    — John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
  • But her time there was capped off with the most demanding work of her life.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Dec. 2021
  • Of course, Prince was just as demanding of his band off stage.
    — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Some viewed him as a demanding leader who got the best out of his team.
    — Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2020
  • The right answer, if there is one, has to be more demanding.
    — Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Far less demanding than the gym-bro version of the same goal.
    — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
  • Clearly the demanding home crowd was on his mind.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 1 May 2026
  • Soccer is very demanding on the body.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
  • There were plenty of great rounds on such a demanding course, many of which fell apart at the end.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Sep. 2020
  • This is probably the most demanding race for a horse all year.
    — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Keep going until the joint is less stiff and feels ready for more demanding work.
    — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Travel may feel more demanding than usual, and plans could shift along the way.
    — Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Her work is brave and demanding, grounding our sense of present and future.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The appeal process for vaccines is much more demanding than for most medicines.
    — Briana Rice, Cincinnati.com, 13 Mar. 2020
  • At the same time, customers are more demanding and more fickle.
    — Marcus Buckingham, Harvard Business Review, 26 Mar. 2026
  • That was fine when trucks were smaller and supply chains less demanding.
    — Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Dancers are a unique blend of artist and athlete, and ballet is one of the most demanding styles.
    — Jen Murphy, WSJ, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Not all musicals will be as demanding as that.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
  • My offspring are way more demanding.
    — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The itinerary is less demanding than in years past.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The seeds germinate fast, and the plants aren't very demanding.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
  • While the world was demanding, the culprit wasn’t her workload.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Check-in bullies are the most demanding hotel guests.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Their jobs are too demanding and require much too high a degree of focus for that.
    — Jared Wyllys, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2021
  • Like any group of plants, herbs have varying needs, but most aren't too demanding about their basic care.
    — Deb Wiley, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2023
  • If a demanding day drains you, take a short break before making a purchase.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026

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