insistence
noun
in·sis·tence
in-ˈsi-stən(t)s 
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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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Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
Julie Christie and Kate Winslet are wonderful as Gertrude and Ophelia, but his insistence on star casting finally gets the better of him.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
His insistence on defensive-zone thoroughness has helped the Bruins scratch back into playoff contention.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Therein lies the core problem of Washington’s insistence that its allies adhere to nonproliferation.
—Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Insistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insistence. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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