insistence
noun
in·sis·tence
in-ˈsi-stən(t)s 
Examples of insistence in a Sentence
He spoke with great insistence of the need for reform.
the insistence of the crashing waves
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The director’s insistence on no-frills digital photography adds to the grittiness of the images, rendering them profoundly real.
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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 30 Mar. 2025
But Zelensky's insistence that the United States continue isolating Putin underscores Kyiv's fear that Western concessions—especially around sanctions—could erode international leverage.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Political pressure is mounting on the EU to end its insistence that EV is the only available technology in 2035’s new car market.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
But signing both Winston and Wilson for a total of $14.5 million in 2025 clouds the picture of how a rookie No. 3 overall QB pick would even get to the field, especially after listening to Wilson’s insistence on playing Wednesday.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 30 Mar. 2025
But Zelensky's insistence that the United States continue isolating Putin underscores Kyiv's fear that Western concessions—especially around sanctions—could erode international leverage.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Political pressure is mounting on the EU to end its insistence that EV is the only available technology in 2035’s new car market.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
But signing both Winston and Wilson for a total of $14.5 million in 2025 clouds the picture of how a rookie No. 3 overall QB pick would even get to the field, especially after listening to Wilson’s insistence on playing Wednesday.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insistence
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“Insistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insistence. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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insistence
noun
in·sis·tence
in-ˈsis-tən(t)s
1
: the act or an instance of insisting
2
: the quality or state of being insistent
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