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insisting

  • present participle of insist.

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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