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3 results for INSISTS from Modern Era puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sun May 28, 2023	95D	Brooks no debate	Chandi Deitmer and Taylor Johnson	Shortz
Sun Aug 16, 2009	8D	Won't take no for an answer	Randolph Ross	Shortz
Sun Aug 12, 2001	85A	Puts one's foot down	Nancy Nicholson Joline	Shortz

9 results for INSISTS from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Tue Apr 27, 1982	37D	Demands strongly	Kathryn Righter	Maleska
Sun Aug 17, 1980	95D	Demands firmly	Margaret Rigby	Maleska
Sun May 7, 1972	66D	Stands firm on	Frances Hansen	Weng
Wed Dec 10, 1969	39A	Perseveres.	Unknown	Weng
Fri Oct 24, 1969	37D	Demands.	Unknown	Weng
Sun Mar 13, 1966	91A	Perseveres.	Anne Fox	Farrar
Sun Dec 9, 1956	46A	Demands strongly.	Arthur Schulman	Farrar
Sat Aug 23, 1952	42D	Maintains stoutly.	Unknown	Farrar
Sun May 18, 1952	149A	Dwells with emphasis.	Diana Sessions	Farrar

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