insistence

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The most satisfying aspect of Ms. Waldman’s handling of the period detail is her insistence on imagining life from the viewpoint of the servants’ hall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

That insistence reflects the strongest aspect of the majority opinion.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026

But its insistence on collecting personal information was a major stumbling block to a deal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Reform's candidate Robert Kenyon was also striking in his repeated insistence that "violence is never the answer" after the disturbances in Southampton earlier this week.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

And now all this was forgotten and put aside, our conversation down the telephone, our mutual anxiety, his insistence that he must see me.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier