insist on
Example Sentences
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They may also insist on being called by their Playa name, something like “Dirty Rizz,” even though their driver’s license identifies them as Derwin.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
The Revolutionary Guard has also pushed the government to insist on future service fees on ships crossing the strait, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
In Palermo, tourists who still insist on a horse-drawn-carriage ride will now have to wait until evening, or a cooler day.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Beyond this, according to IRNA, Iran would insist on managing traffic though the Strait of Hormuz, the key maritime trade route carrying oil and gas from the Gulf.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
She’ll insist on going through the box with me, but then she shows up late and gives me a sassy nonresponse to explain herself.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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