in demand

Idioms and Phrases

Sought after, as in The general was in demand as an after-dinner speaker . [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

He thinks he’s also in demand as “there’s a genuine shortage of people that can repair things,” he says.

From BBC

However, post-Covid, several tier-two cities are also seeing a boom in demand for such spaces as people embrace practices like remote working and look for new places to meet their friends and families.

From BBC

Strong ‘Wicked’ opening shows family movies are more in demand than ever.

From Los Angeles Times

Aston Martin had already cut its guidance in September, saying it had been hit by a fall in demand in China, where a slowing economy has affected sales of luxury cars.

From BBC

In October, the car manufacturer reported a 64% drop in third-quarter profits compared with a year earlier, primarily blaming a slump in demand from China, traditionally a key market for Germany’s premium car brands.

From BBC

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