insist

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As recently as last month, Iran’s leaders were insisting they had limited their missile ranges to the equivalent of half the distance to Diego Garcia.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S., they insisted, wasn’t merely first among equals; it was in a category of its own.

From Barron's

Nor was he sentimental about jettisoning poor performers, insisting that “my obligation was to the living, not the dead.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The Entso-e report steered clear of such issues, insisting that its investigation did not aim to apportion blame.

From BBC

Some insist that guests must stay at least 30 days, which can trigger tenants’ rights in certain jurisdictions.

From MarketWatch