Demanding
Demanding adjective - Requiring much time, effort, or careful attention.
Usage example: the demanding assignment kept them working all night long
Simple
Simple adjective - Involving minimal difficulty or effort.
Usage example: I got all of the answers right because it was such a simple test
Both words in one sentence
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Amy challenges him, asserting her faith in the Doctor and demanding to know who the Dream Lord is, but he counters with one simple question: has the Doctor told Amy his real name?
- This protocol is eventually reversed when Aktir hunters get wise to the simple test of demanding a suspect say "I am an Aktir." in English.
Source: Literature / The Acts of Caine -
When the dust clears, the two opponents are demanding the umpire call it, but Lydia interrupts and brings everyone to tears with an impassioned treatise on sportsmanship and the simple joys of baseball.
Source: Down to the Last Play
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