insist

[Example Sentences]:
1. He added that the House would still insist on real negotiations in the future.
2. We the people insist on a country that is based on justice and is free of discrimination.
3. Google is likely to insist that the timing has nothing to do with other developments.
4. The elected officials insist that they are open to all candidates.
5. Critics insist other regulatory agencies already had the power to take those actions.
6. The three insist that they are innocent and that they were simply reporting the news.
7. Administration officials in Washington insist they are deeply involved in the Ukraine diplomacy.
8. The Western governments publicly insist there are no important differences among themselves.
9. Western officials insist the new sanctions will damage an already struggling Russian economy.
10. Many insist the search continues at all costs, despite the frustrations.
11. Many of the rebel groups insist on an end to the slaughter before they sit to talk.
12. Tunisian officials insist their security forces are getting a grip on terrorism inside the country.
13. Russian officials insist fighting begin only if the US strikes first.
14. Some independent artists insist cover songs are a fast way to achieve fame.
15. The Iranians insist that they have no such ambition.

[Antonyms]abandon, surrender, concede

[Synonyms]demand, maintain, urge