insisting (on)

present participle of insist (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisting (on)
Verb
  • The decision also underscores the risks of vocal injury for artists performing demanding live shows night after night, a reality discussed in coverage of other recent touring cancellations.
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The timing aligns with a broader industry shift—brands are increasingly demanding flexibility in their media investments, moving away from rigid upfront commitments.
    Kiri Masters, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That comes after California joined more than 40 states that have laws requiring cars to park a certain distance - typically about 20 feet - from any intersection, according to research from the California Research Bureau of the California State Library.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Those include making people verify old account information when requesting a change and requiring comptroller office staff to speak with a vendor’s representative on the phone to finalize an account change.
    David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Village officials didn’t respond to calls or emails requesting comment.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Those include making people verify old account information when requesting a change and requiring comptroller office staff to speak with a vendor’s representative on the phone to finalize an account change.
    David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Insisting (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisting%20%28on%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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