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insists

  • present tense form of insist (3rd person singular).

Example Sentences

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You politely but firmly decline, but your relative insists.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

It is that it insists on telling the 14th Amendment’s story honestly.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

While allowing that data suggest a slowdown in upward mobility, he insists that plenty of opportunity remains for the taking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Brussels insists the measure is not targeted at China, nor any other country for that matter, but is about levelling the playing field.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

“I like to switch things up,” he insists.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison