The plebeians demanded relief, but the senators refused to address their situation.

By contrast, a group of 100 unemployed men marched on Frankfort demanding financial relief.

The chair he occupied was his one concession to a body demanding relief from its mounting fatigue.

Poor countries demanded relief, and the Bush administration wisely agreed to a review.

A vigilance committee calling themselves the 101 demanded relief from the federal government.

Those most hurt are lining up in Washington to demand relief.

At the same time, though, local taxpayers have demanded relief.

When big industry was struggling, it demanded relief from enormously high property taxes.

The pain in his chest and throat demanded relief.

Residents are demanding relief from Congress, but it is already too late to push down heating bills before spring.