insisting
- present participle of insist.
Example Sentences
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Following the meeting, however, Netanyahu issued a video statement insisting the two had an “excellent” session.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Iran is engaging with the proposal but is still insisting on retaining control over the strait, including collecting fees, the officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
They were simply reading the plain and obvious meaning of constitutional texts and insisting that it applied to them and their kids.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
He appeared to walk to the edge but always turned back, insisting the drive for LA remains.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
The timing of this demand seems to place in doubt the motives for your federation's not insisting at first for a forfeit on the first game.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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