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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Citing popular demand for its regular sandwich menu, Mudgie’s will give its brunch menu on Sunday a rest and instead will offer its full menu. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025 Now, the Chevrolet Bolt EV is coming back by popular demand with some major upgrades, according to Chevrolet. Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025 Back by popular demand this season is Red Cup Day. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025 Back by popular demand, the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat — with real pumpkin pie pieces blended into it — joins the new Caramel Toffee Cookie Blizzard Treat and the Maple Cookie Shake to celebrate the cozy season. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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