insistence

Example Sentences

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Guzzo said that Kennedy’s comments reflect an insistence on finding a physiological reason for population decline, despite there being no evidence for that.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

The two began a romantic relationship that ended at Maria Tran’s insistence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Outgoing Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends Friday, plans to remain on the Fed’s board despite President Trump’s insistence he leave.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

His party Pheu Thai's insistence that from now on he will remain in the background could not stop feverish media speculation over what role he might still play in Thai politics.

From BBC • May 10, 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