insist

Example Sentences

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Some Wall Street analysts are insisting that April — contrary to its label as the cruelest month — is actually one of the better months for the U.S. stock market.

From MarketWatch

The PM insisted the government had been "ahead of the game" in its focus on the cost-of-living.

From BBC

Iran is insisting on permanent oversight including a system of tolls.

From The Wall Street Journal

While Brussels insists that phasing out coal is key to achieving the EU's climate goals, Rome says it may be forced to use its coal-fired power stations if gas prices continue upwards.

From Barron's

The ballroom would be "the finest Building of its kind anywhere in the World," he insisted.

From Barron's