as in demands
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
the director insisted on absolute quiet on the set
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As for a revelation that still demands further clarification?—
Katherine Turman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025 -
The question is whether European governments will match that commitment with procurement reform and the urgency this moment demands.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Both also demand total discipline, a rigor that requires deep understanding of every nuance.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
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While your gal might be perfectly happy with a card or bouquet, finding the best gifts for girlfriends requires a little more thought.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
13 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant requests that customers wear business casual or dressy evening wear, according to the 1587 Prime website.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The museum requests that people enter through the coach-house door located off the Royall Place driveway.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Insists (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insists%20%28on%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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