as in claimed
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 insisted
Mexican coach Javier Aguirre has publicly insisted that Ochoa will have to compete for minutes like any other player.
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Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The federation had insisted that all players and staff be granted visas, including those who had military service in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Losing MacFarland is not a win for the Avs, despite what fans insisted on my social media timelines last week.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, who has led the country since 2013, has insisted the project will go ahead despite rising public pressure and has championed the development as a potential economic boon for the country, which has one of the lowest rates of GDP per capita in Europe.
—Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Such an exercise must begin with what likely would be gone, namely Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware and any tangible draft reinforcement until at least 2033, considering the draft capital that assuredly would be insisted upon by the Bucks.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, speaking to NBC News at the forum, also insisted Moscow remains open to improved ties with Washington.
—Natasha Lebedeva, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Those plaintiffs also insisted that the rule would harm the health care workforce.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Even as frustration and the criticism grew in the final weeks of Slot’s difficult second season, club executives insisted there was no appetite for change, citing various mitigating factors in the coach’s defence.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The federation had insisted that all players and staff be granted visas, including those who had military service in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Losing MacFarland is not a win for the Avs, despite what fans insisted on my social media timelines last week.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, who has led the country since 2013, has insisted the project will go ahead despite rising public pressure and has championed the development as a potential economic boon for the country, which has one of the lowest rates of GDP per capita in Europe.
—Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Such an exercise must begin with what likely would be gone, namely Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware and any tangible draft reinforcement until at least 2033, considering the draft capital that assuredly would be insisted upon by the Bucks.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, speaking to NBC News at the forum, also insisted Moscow remains open to improved ties with Washington.
—Natasha Lebedeva, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Those plaintiffs also insisted that the rule would harm the health care workforce.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Even as frustration and the criticism grew in the final weeks of Slot’s difficult second season, club executives insisted there was no appetite for change, citing various mitigating factors in the coach’s defence.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisted
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In an interview with The Mirror published on Thursday, May 21, royal author Andrew Lownie claimed that Fergie has found herself in a bit of a financial pickle and is begging the Firm for help.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
4 June 2026
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Dolan claimed Oakley was verbally abusive.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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In a separate incident in March 2021, Hay alleged Combs forced him to perform oral sex, according to the suit.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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In public statements, Alfonsi and Vega alleged their firings were politically motivated.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Still, Miami Beach officials asserted that the Fontainebleau would need approval from the city’s Historic Preservation Board to advance the project, despite the new law limiting the power of local boards to force changes.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Roberts' defense asserted in its May 22 sentencing brief, unsealed Wednesday, that probation rather than prison time would be appropriate.—
Kyle Werner,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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But organizers contended that a union would give them the legal right to a seat at the table in decisions about their jobs.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Charter leaders and advocates have contended that charters are underfunded by CPS compared to district-run schools.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The backstory Lizard Island was declared a National Park in 1937, the surrounding waters were recognised as a National Marine Park in 1974, and the Great Barrier Reef was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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One further source said Madrid were planning on concluding the deal for Dumfries following the outcome of Sunday’s presidential election, so long as Perez is declared the winner as is expected.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Another in 2024 accused the company of failing to keep equipment properly maintained and for failing to report a breakdown in a blending kettle, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Yet that is not down to Guimaraes; the Brazilian has maintained his standards and, to a degree, somehow arguably even raised them.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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There, organizers who have protested women’s athletic events involving transgender participants across California delivered speeches demanding that the CIF prohibit Hernandez and other transgender athletes from competing.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Referee Dan Engler did not see Gunther’s foot under the rope, and Gunther protested despite Engler upholding the decision.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Hong Kong/Hangzhou — Stephen Curry announced a partnership for his signature brand with Li-Ning on Monday, ending his sneaker free agency in a major win for the Chinese sportswear giant.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The first image in the exhibition announced the playful tenor of the oversize works, which often verged on the ludic despite the lack of spontaneity owing to the cumbersome Land Camera.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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