Sentence examples for hitting demand from inspiring English sources

As recently as June, the oil price had climbed as high as $155, but fears of a global slowdown hitting demand has seen a slump in the price.

The situation grew bleaker in November, when Sutherland said unseasonal temperatures were hitting demand for its hoodies and winter jackets, denting profits by £11m.

But it carries no income - a key requirement for most private investors - and the high price is already hitting demand from jewellery buyers, the main consumers of the precious metal.

Together, these developments have stoked concerns about oversupply, just as fears have been raised over faltering national economies hitting demand – creating two sources of downward pressure on the oil price.

The report expects economic growth of 4.8% for Africa in 2013, although it warns of the risks posed by economic storm clouds in Europe – which threaten to constrain growth by hitting demand for African exports, reducing tourist numbers and limiting foreign direct investment and overseas aid.

It said weaker home sales in particular had contributed to the drop, with "subdued" consumer confidence hitting demand for "big ticket and bespoke items".

And for the unit heads, who would be on the front lines of strategic and cultural change and also responsible for hitting demanding budgets, the key competencies were results orientation, developing organizational capabilities, team leadership, and inclusiveness.

In a patchwork approach, previous research does highlight increased RPE and mental exertion to prolonged and intense match-play, 51 increased error rates throughout longer or more taxing drills and simulated play 18 and a slowing of movement and hitting demands throughout repeated high-intensity on-court drills.

The recession hit demand.

Floods and cyclones in the eastern states of Australia over the summer also hit demand.

Meanwhile, Barclays' £5.8bn rights issue approaches – a double helping of bank shares might hit demand.