insist
Example Sentences
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The trust insists none of these suggested further investigation or action was needed.
From BBC
It insists it won’t enter talks under pressure to sign up to outcomes predetermined by the U.S.
CEOs insist behind the scenes that their companies are still too large and too bloated.
It was only when his wife insisted he seek help that he was rushed to hospital for urgent treatment.
From BBC
Slot had hit back at criticism of Liverpool's five-match winless run in the Premier League after last weekend's 3-2 loss at Bournemouth, insisting it would still be a successful season if they win silverware.
From Barron's
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