insisted

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As BBC Sport revealed earlier this month, Iraola is the man Palace want to replace the outgoing Oliver Glasner, who insisted after the triumph in Germany he has no plans to reverse his decision.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

He said Sturgeon had later insisted on providing a "detailed written response" to Police Scotland questions.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The Orange County health officer and fire officials have insisted there have been no vapors or chemical leaks over the course of the six-day crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The men insisted relatives be allowed to conduct the burial themselves, in the traditional way, in which mourners say farewell by touching the dead one last time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Major Puff insisted that a complete history of all the puffin wars would fit in perfectly.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el