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The Energy Department is quick to insist that it will “black box” any nuclear fuel-making plant in Saudi Arabia to prevent military diversions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

They insist that, for most young people, there's no intention to cause trouble.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Members of campaign group Bristol Airport Action Network have welcomed the renewable energy improvements, but insist they are not the real problem.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

He said he contacted Laos' foreign minister over the years to "insist on a thorough investigation to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice".

From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026

“At once to insist upon having such a report universally contradicted.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

The rules affect content made for professional reasons, and the EU insists individuals using AI in a purely personal capacity will not be affected.

From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026

But he is used to it now, he insists, and he finds it easier to navigate the night's empty streets.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

And Gaughan insists using food as a loss leader still works for the South Point, which is more reliant on gambling than the city is overall.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Terekh says that from 2022 to 2024 Ukrainian authorities were desperately searching for manufacturers capable of supplying weapons, and insists the company welcomes audits, oversight and transparency.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

“Okay, but you have to come to the dance,” Soojin insists.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

Delilah insisted that I put Hook in a baby bjorn any time Cosmo went on a walk, so he wouldn’t feel left out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Bowe downplayed people calling him a hero and insisted it was a team effort.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Spy chief insisted intelligence-gathering was still vital despite the end of the Cold War.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

The deal also lacks specific provisions for international inspections, something the country reportedly insisted on.

From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026

I told him that he didn’t need to walk me home, that it wasn’t far and the path was well lit, but he insisted, and secretly, I was pleased.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

Iran is engaging with the proposal but is still insisting on retaining control over the strait, including collecting fees, the officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

They were simply reading the plain and obvious meaning of constitutional texts and insisting that it applied to them and their kids.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

“I’m an independent journalist. I’m not a billionaire. I’m not even a millionaire,” she said, insisting that the excursion was paid for by “private donors” and “100% all-American money.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright dismissed concerns, insisting the deal was in Washington's economic and strategic interest and involved the "highest standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation."

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

Kennedy was still insisting the Soviet missiles had to be removed from Cuba.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin