insisted

"The subjunctive mood is often used in formal writing to express a wish or a suggestion. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"I insist that my secretary dresses nicely."

"My grandmother was my secret secretary, the only person I told my worries to. "

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

"The school principal is an ordinary of the students' behavior. "

"Let me tell you how it happened."

"The carpenter worked nicely on the intricate wooden design, paying close attention to every detail. "

"The rain fell continually throughout the afternoon. "

"Prices usually go up when demand exceeds supply."

"She emphatically denied stealing the cookie, shaking her head and raising her voice. "

"Amy and Mary looked very pretty in their dresses."