Example Sentences

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Captain Ben Stokes has insisted England do not have to make a "massive change", despite their 4-1 hammering in Australia.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

In ongoing talks, Iran has insisted it will play a role going forward in approving ship traffic, including possibly charging tolls.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

According to Tasnim, "Iran has insisted that any initial understanding must be conditional on at least partial access to the assets".

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

He has insisted agents stop “unconstitutional” raids in his area.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

People may be able to take solace from it, but it’s clear that the statement is not falsifiable and hence, as the English philosopher Karl Popper has insisted, not part of science.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos