- present participle of insist.
insisting
Example Sentences
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Ministers say that the big supermarket chains will take the financial hit, insisting "bold action" is needed to help households.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
I think that if you are still insisting that every A.I. business will go up on smoke, it’s time for an update.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
Writing on Instagram, she assured fans the injury wasn't serious, insisting she was "on the mend" and would complete her final shows "even if I am a few inches shorter than usual".
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
After initially insisting on an annual spending cap of NT$40 billion, the KMT agreed to allow some flexibility.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
I’d protect myself by being better organized, by insisting on having the resources I needed to do the job well.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
