insistence

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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

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

One of my sisters—despite my insistence that everything be kept secret—told one of her friends that “her brother would soon be going to America,” and soon all Alexandra knew.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane