insistence
noun
in·sis·tence
in-ˈsi-stən(t)s 
Examples of insistence in a Sentence
He spoke with great insistence of the need for reform.
the insistence of the crashing waves
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The Ukrainians have all but given up on their earlier insistence that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his generals should face justice for war crimes.
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Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
In this context, Attia’s insistence on muscular strength and cardiorespiratory fitness speak directly to our survivorship challenges.
—Gilberto Lopes, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
This week, at Congress’ insistence, the Department of Justice unredacted a 2019 FBI document labeling Wexner as a co-conspirator of Epstein’s.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
For example, his insistence that his opponents pronounce his name correctly.
—Rebecca Traister, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
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Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
In this context, Attia’s insistence on muscular strength and cardiorespiratory fitness speak directly to our survivorship challenges.
—Gilberto Lopes, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
This week, at Congress’ insistence, the Department of Justice unredacted a 2019 FBI document labeling Wexner as a co-conspirator of Epstein’s.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
For example, his insistence that his opponents pronounce his name correctly.
—Rebecca Traister, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insistence
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“Insistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insistence. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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insistence
noun
in·sis·tence
in-ˈsis-tən(t)s
1
: the act or an instance of insisting
2
: the quality or state of being insistent
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