as in demanded
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
the director insisted on absolute quiet on the set
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In a series of increasingly tense calls, Altman demanded the resignations of board members who had moved to fire him.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026 -
Over the past few years, artists were producing as long as the market demanded it.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Again, amendments to association governing documents may be required to avoid any incompatibilities.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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One of those involved the ship's toilet, which has had problems dumping liquid waste overboard as required.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The prosecution requested a prison sentence of life with 25 years fixed before any parole opportunity.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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His attorney said that Medina-Medina had requested to be sent back to Colombia, where his mother had moved to, but had been transported by bus to Chicago.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Insisted (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisted%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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