as in demanding
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
the director insisted on absolute quiet on the set
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In mid-March, IDOA sent a letter to Hawthorne demanding bank statements, canceled checks and credit card statements.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026 -
Strategic planning, team management, vendor relationships and technical debt were all happening in parallel, all demanding daily presence.—
Lior Weinstein,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The president signed legislation last year requiring the release of documents, but some critics say more should be available to the public.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Notably, roles requiring higher technical expertise often provide more stability due to sustained demand for specialized skills, reinforcing the value of continuing to grow your capabilities over time.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Kyle was hospitalized days after requesting medical attention after finishing a race on May 10 at Watkins Glen International.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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The siblings wrote a letter to the school requesting to give their awards to Noel on the last day of school, Principal Ronna Montgomery said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2026
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“Insisting (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisting%20%28on%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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