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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But Christine and Pam [Koffler] at Killer Films are just so indefatigable in their insistence that there’s going to be a way to figure this out, again.
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
The Blue Trail asserts that productivity is the antithesis of human fulfillment, offering an alternative of sorts to the empty promises of capitalism and Soviet-style communism with its insistence that our wellbeing isn’t tied up with notions of usefulness.
—Jay D. Weissberg, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
For the most part, this insistence on wearing the same thing is actually pretty normal.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Feb. 2025
Comedian Paul Mooney, who was hired to work on Pryor’s episode at the host’s insistence, said the sketch was inspired by his own experience being interviewed by the NBC execs.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
The Blue Trail asserts that productivity is the antithesis of human fulfillment, offering an alternative of sorts to the empty promises of capitalism and Soviet-style communism with its insistence that our wellbeing isn’t tied up with notions of usefulness.
—Jay D. Weissberg, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
For the most part, this insistence on wearing the same thing is actually pretty normal.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Feb. 2025
Comedian Paul Mooney, who was hired to work on Pryor’s episode at the host’s insistence, said the sketch was inspired by his own experience being interviewed by the NBC execs.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 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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