insist
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She made sure that bridge was strong on “We Insist 2025!” by including trombonist Julian Priester on the record, who, at 89, is the last living musician who appeared on Roach’s 1961 work.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025
"Insist on the putter being the shortest club in the bag," he told the Chipping Forecast podcast.
From BBC • May 27, 2025
Insist your dining companion get something different from you, then insist on trading plates halfway through.
From Washington Post • Feb. 20, 2023
"Keep standing. Insist on the truth. It took time to build the structures of lies. We have time and opportunity to fight and dismantle these."
From Reuters • May 9, 2022
Insist on a special number for the bride and groom.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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