insistence

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This is despite her insistence that her values haven’t changed in the intervening years.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

And the Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has repeated today that "if there is a contest, he'll be in it" – a reference to the prime minister's insistence he wants to stick around.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 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

But John was staring at the door that held back the music; towards which, with an insistence at once furious and feeble, his hands were still outstretched.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin