insist on/upon

idiom

: to say or show that one believes that something is necessary or very important

My source insisted on anonymity.

She insists on doing everything her own way.

informal : to continue doing (something that other people think is annoying or unimportant)

The people sitting next to us insisted on talking during the entire movie.

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In that case, do not insist on helping and stay out of the kitchen. —

Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024 As Hegseth Falters, Ron DeSantis May Get To Take 'War On Woke' To Military By Andy Biggs Republican congressman, Arizona Why do Republicans insist on snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 The film industry continues to insist on stuffing reboots down our throats. —

Meghana Indurti, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2024 House and Senate leadership can both convey their support for the election’s outcomes and insist on having serious, competent people to carry out the mandate. —

Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for insist on/upon

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