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insistence

[in-sis-tuhns] / ɪnˈsɪs təns /


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“Let Me Roll It” had a funky swagger, while “Getting Better” chugged with cheerful insistence; “I’ve Just Seen a Face” showed off the group’s crisp harmonies and “Lady Madonna” its tight rhythmic interplay.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Despite the government's insistence its targets were part of an illicit and murderous network, residents tell a different story.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

How can Scotland beat Ireland when Ireland have such a stubborn insistence on being so damned good in this game?

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

His rootedness would prove costly after the war, despite his insistence that he was only serving music.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

In spite of my father’s insistence that I need to earn the right to drive, he’s taken me to empty parking lots.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman