as in demanding
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
the director insisted on absolute quiet on the set
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Rehearsals are mandatory, with a demanding schedule extending through the NFL season.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026 -
The company plans to use advanced computing tools to accelerate design work and evaluate performance under demanding conditions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Analysts see it as a step toward requiring AI developers to take greater accountability for their products.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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California, for example, passed a law requiring AI companies to issue risk frameworks, report safety issues and protect whistleblowers.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The city is also requesting $15 million in capital funds to help boost the housing initiative.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Service, whose office sits at the corner of 18th Street and Vine Street, said business owners have spent years requesting additional patrols and, at one point, pushed for dedicated funding to increase police presence in the district.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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“Insisting (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisting%20%28on%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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