as in to allege
to state as a fact usually forcefully
she continued to insist that she was right, even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary
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Recent Examples of insist
Small companies remain at the heart of their business, Mathur insists.
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Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
That same culture remains, but those within the organization insist there have been tweaks along the way to keep up with the wants and needs of players.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
When casting the band of brotherly shape-shifters, Weitz insisted on authenticity and required everyone who auditioned to provide documentation of their Native American heritage.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 May 2025
Though traditional wisdom says that those with textured skin should stay away from powdered blushes, Lisa Eldridge, makeup artist and brand founder, insists that modern powders layer beautifully with cream blush for a look that creates volume—an ideal scenario for the woman over 50.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 May 2025
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Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
That same culture remains, but those within the organization insist there have been tweaks along the way to keep up with the wants and needs of players.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
When casting the band of brotherly shape-shifters, Weitz insisted on authenticity and required everyone who auditioned to provide documentation of their Native American heritage.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 May 2025
Though traditional wisdom says that those with textured skin should stay away from powdered blushes, Lisa Eldridge, makeup artist and brand founder, insists that modern powders layer beautifully with cream blush for a look that creates volume—an ideal scenario for the woman over 50.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 May 2025
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The Department of Justice in Maine filed a lawsuit alleging the state’s Department of Education is out of compliance with Title IX.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2025
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Chris Brown was arrested at his hotel in Manchester, U.K. on Thursday morning (May 15) over what British authorities alleged was an attack on a music producer at a London nightclub two years ago.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 May 2025
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The Houthis have not claimed responsibility for the latest missile, but a spokesman for the militant group has said previous launches targeted military facilities in Israel.—
Tamar Michaelis,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Australia’s Anthony Albanese claimed a historic second term as prime minister on Saturday in a dramatic comeback against once-resurgent conservatives that was powered by voters' concerns about the influence of U.S. President Donald Trump.—
Kirsty Needham,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Similarly, Trump's trade tariffs, territorial claims, and aggressive rhetoric towards nations like Mexico and Canada aim to project strength and assert dominance, even at the cost of disrupting traditional relations.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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But some other people also assert that the dominant medical journals are biased.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Another theory contends that different features in nature, such as the pattern of leaf shadows moving on the forest floor under the sunlight, provide stimuli that is interesting but not overly demanding for humans.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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Trump, Zelenskyy meet privately ahead of pope's funeral At the time, Zelenskyy contended the Russian president needed stronger pushback from Ukraine's allies.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Final Thoughts Eufy Robot Lawn Mower E18 4.0 Excellent The Eufy Robot Lawn Mower E18 should eliminate most of the manual labor required to maintain your yard.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
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Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said in an X post that explosions were heard in the northern Indian state’s capital Srinagar just hours after both nations agreed to maintain a ceasefire.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Related article Kurdish separatist leader calls on followers to disarm, potentially ending a five-decade insurgency with Turkey In March, the PKK declared an immediate ceasefire after Ocalan called on fighters to lay down their arms and dissolve the group.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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During his first term in office, Trump often used Potemkin announcements to declare victory in the hopes no one would follow up on the tangibles.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
12 May 2025
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“Insist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insist. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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