as in demands
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
the director insisted on absolute quiet on the set
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That idea, practice as the great equalizer, shapes how Plum sees her career now, in a moment that demands more from her than ever before.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026 -
Photo provided Grandmother demands justice Santana said her grandson woke up Thursday morning in a panic, and is still suffering from head and body pain.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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With tax-filing deadlines coming in April, the spring quarter typically requires less borrowing than other times of the year.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Kornberg said the town’s attorney, Bryan Rayburn, told the council the officers’ firings hadn’t followed the town charter, which requires 30 days’ notice be given before employees can be suspended or removed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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The vote requests that the department’s all-civilian watchdog adopt new guidelines similar to San Francisco, which bars police officers from pulling people over for broken taillights and other minor equipment violations unless there is a safety threat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Once a guest requests a seat, they are prompted to complete a third-party identity verification.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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“Insists (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insists%20%28on%29. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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