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insistent

[in-sis-tuhnt] / ɪnˈsɪs tənt /


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Survival has its own language—quieter than we expect, but no less insistent.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

The phrase is self-explanatory, but Ms. Farr is insistent, so in her reading the woman polishes silver “until it gleamed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

And Emery was insistent that his players had delivered a "complete" performance.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

Moving the Notre Dame game to the beginning of the season seems fair to everyone, even if Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua seems insistent on keeping USC as their season savior.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2025

“Do you know what I mean?” she said in this insistent voice.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx




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