insistence

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But its insistence on collecting personal information is something Legends cannot address during contract talks, which makes a resolution impossible.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 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

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

"I hope, Miss Brent, that you are not offended by my insistence that all of us are equally under suspicion?"

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie