Example sentences of "insist on a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Both insist on a strong fact/value distinction , according to which there are pure ethical statements which are logically independent of all factual statements . |
| 2 | ‘ The French , on the other hand , not only insist on a wide variety of fresh produce but demand that their chestnuts come from the Auvergne , their snails from Clermont , their frogs from Aurillac , capons from the Bresse , mutton from the Berry , asparagus from Lavris … . ’ |
| 3 | The release of the husband from his obligations under the mortgage ( as in Precedent 5 ) will not release him from the covenants for title implied under s76(1) of the Law of Property Act 1925 by his having charged the property as beneficial owner ( The Conveyancer , 1982 , p252 ) ; this lack of complete release however is necessary for the mortgagee so that it still has the covenant for further assurance in the event that a defect in title becomes apparent and some mortgagees insist on a specific covenant to this effect . |
| 4 | First , those firms with in-house architects , which insist on a standard formula without consideration of local conditions . |
| 5 | If you insist on a public debate then I suggest you give us your views in a more suitable manner . " |
| 6 | The various schools of modern dance do , however , usually insist on a proper discipline and technique of movement . |
| 7 | They also insist on a high level of quality — the fact that clothing from Benjamin Simon 's Lees factory is sold in Dior 's Paris flagship store is proof that their quality control works . |
| 8 | Given the Government 's stress on education selectivity and exclusivity in the national curriculum and in the league tests , did the Secretary of State insist on a special emphasis on educational special needs when he commissioned his report into primary education last week ? |