Sentence examples for insisted someone from inspiring English sources

The returner of the hat insisted someone else had stolen it.

They insisted someone else must have done this before, without citing any examples, of course.

Asifa, for example, had refused to see a religious healer even though her family had insisted: Someone once suggested, I think it was in the family, you know, some peer sahib is really good, he will do some dua (recite prayers) or something... but I don't really believe in that stuff.

The only legitimate reasons to insist someone reveal her face are practical, such as the need to prove her identity in court or at an airport.

I would never insist someone have any experience in particular, but I do believe this one changed me for the better.

Our waitress, Beth, insisted that someone had to pay for my Surf & Turf He-Man Platter.

"Figs are so easy," she insisted, when someone suggested this plan was ambitious for a weekday gathering.

Such was his vanity that when he played football with his men, he insisted that someone kept track of each goal he scored.

"Bob had many offers over the years but he insisted on someone who will preserve the ranch from development," Mr. Williams said.

Christie insisted that "someone has been whispering in ol' Marco's ear" to encourage him to make such untrue negative talks.

There is something wrong.' " At Ms. Jerome-Parks's suggestion, Ms. Weir-Bryan said she called the hospital, identified herself as a nurse and insisted that someone check on Mr. Jerome-Parks.