insistence

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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

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

British government debt fell sharply on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s insistence he will stay in office doing little to quell speculation he could face a leadership challenge.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

The first was his insistence that "full due process" was followed in Lord Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the US.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Despite Francis’s insistence that he come to his house for a while, he insisted on going home to his own apartment.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt