However, the commissioner insisted "there is always a chance" his detectives would find Madeleine alive.

The commissioners initially insisted upon new clapboards to retain architectural integrity, an expensive proposition.

The commissioner insists upon my meeting him at the club.

So far, it hadn't brought results, but the commissioner had insisted that Cardona keep on with it.

It was merely a temporary setback, the commissioner insisted.

(The commissioner insisted she use his office when exercising his function.)

"The commissioner insisted we issue a statement," he said.

"This is more than a hunch inspector," insisted the commissioner.

The commissioners reviewed the plans, found all too expensive, and insisted on economy despite protestations of Montresor about budget.

Several commissioners insisted that would concentrate ownership too much.