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Throughout the U.S.–Iranian talks, Tehran’s delegates have insisted that the two wars involving Israel—in Iran and in Lebanon—were essentially the same conflict, and that a peace deal had to include a ceasefire in Lebanon.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

For generations, pianists and music teachers have insisted that a performer's touch can change the character of a piano's sound.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

The Orange County health officer and fire officials have insisted there have been no toxic chemicals released.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, have insisted nothing about US policy on Taiwan has changed.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“The sort of thing that not only we’d have let Travis take his staff to, we’d have insisted on it.”

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner