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 coaching staff’s insistence on sticking with Freddy Gaudreau and Gus Nyquist on the third line was curious.
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 17 May 2025
As does the slightly pushy insistence that guests provide gifts—even if there is no indication of any kind of in-person celebration.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 May 2025
But still nearly six months after the election, Plouffe was one of very few sources who would openly discuss Biden’s declining health and his insistence on running for a second term.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025
But what remains constant is her insistence that all of her books include racially diverse characters — and a lot of Black women falling in love.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 17 May 2025
As does the slightly pushy insistence that guests provide gifts—even if there is no indication of any kind of in-person celebration.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 May 2025
But still nearly six months after the election, Plouffe was one of very few sources who would openly discuss Biden’s declining health and his insistence on running for a second term.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025
But what remains constant is her insistence that all of her books include racially diverse characters — and a lot of Black women falling in love.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
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 20 May. 2025.
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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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