popular demand

noun

: a request made by or a desire shared by many people
Because of popular demand, the restaurant has published a cookbook of favorite recipes.
The show will continue for another week due to popular demand.
The circus will be back by popular demand later this summer.

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Due to popular demand, Black Bear is putting the extremely high-concept romantasy film in the most sensual format yet devised. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026 Every Month is Oktoberfest A little shimmery, a little spooky, but always a classic, the shade that was originally released in 2012 is back by popular demand. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026 The decision could reshape how Americans access peptides, siding with popular demand over warnings from the agency's own scientists. — ABC News, 24 July 2026 King said Liberty decided to expand the fabric space due to popular demand from local and international customers. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for popular demand

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“Popular demand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popular%20demand. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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