insist

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Defra says that an average of £2.3bn a year is being invested through its farming schemes and insists it is protecting farmers in trade deals and also making supply chains fairer.

From BBC

Travelodge, which offered the victim an "insulting" £30 refund, has apologised how the refund offer was handled but insisted staff followed security procedures correctly.

From BBC

TfL insisted to the BBC it has "kept customers informed throughout this incident and will continue to take all necessary action".

From BBC

Paris has allowed US military support jets to use an air base in southeastern France, but insisted that its approach is "strictly defensive".

From Barron's

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department launched its investigation into the elder Guthrie’s disappearance last month and insisted Thursday that the investigation is still in full force and has some solid clues.

From Los Angeles Times