insisted
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He insisted he only posed the question to the Vulins because they were walking their infant through an area of West Hollywood lined with nightclubs and bars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Rogers insisted Jewish voters, as well as Black, Indian American and Albanian American voters, would deliver him victory.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
The deputy director general of the Games, Takaaki Omi, admitted organisers had faced a range of unforeseen issues, but insisted they took on feedback and made improvements.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
Back in 2000, as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates, entrepreneurs and investors surfing the internet wave insisted it didn’t matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
"Do not forget, Bronden, that you were the one who insisted upon that," said Strong Jonn sharply.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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