insist
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They insist discussion should not go beyond aid issues until they do.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
I have two advisers who both independently insist that I remain invested in the market since inflation is the biggest threat to my portfolio, which is worth over $10 million.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
That’s why you should insist that your adviser answers these questions in writing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
A small contingent of Sunset Square residents insist the two events are tied together.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
“Jonah and I make no sense,” I insist.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao insists that the ship isn’t experiencing an uptick in mental-health issues and that no meals were missed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
But concerns about conditions on the Lincoln have prompted lawmakers to demand answers from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, who insists the situation has been "misrepresented."
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
He denies the allegations—including from his ex-wife, a U.S. senator’s daughter—and insists he’ll stay in the race.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
However Lytton Cobbold insists "there is nothing set yet".
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
“It’s not a game,” insists the man, who must be her father.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
In response to questions from ProPublica, administration officials insisted the effort spearheaded by HSI was producing meaningful results.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Manager Don Kelly insisted that his removal on Tuesday wasn’t injury-related, which might be even more alarming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
I ended up leaving with the Hotel Mar-a-Lago shirt, which Bill insisted I take as a souvenir of my visit, refusing my money when I pulled out my wallet.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
However, he insisted he was taking an "intensely responsible approach by asking for a further examination of whether there are opportunities to take forward that development".
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
He insisted they go on; and so, after much argument, they did.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
Turn the cover and the ghost disappears while the title remains, stubbornly insisting that this house has nobody in it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
And they seem to be insisting that John Swinney has all the information he needs to appreciate this.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Seemingly unfazed by anything and immune to culture shock, Dudamel instantly jumped in, insisting that he felt right at home in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
US authorities are investigating if a military helicopter carrying Donald Trump came too close to a passenger jet above Washington this week, with the White House insisting Wednesday the president was never in danger.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
She’s still talking, but the hissing snake is drowning her out, insisting that I pay attention.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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