insistence
noun
in·sis·tence
in-ˈsi-stən(t)s 
Synonyms
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 twins were bruised, but escaped worse harm because they had been strapped securely in the stroller at the insistence of their grandmother, Helmer said.
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Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2024
The Biden administration’s insistence that the economy is faring well has fallen flat for many voters, including Jacob Sprague, 32, who works as a systems engineer in Reno, Nev.
—Nate Cohn, New York Times, 13 May 2024
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Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2024
The Biden administration’s insistence that the economy is faring well has fallen flat for many voters, including Jacob Sprague, 32, who works as a systems engineer in Reno, Nev.
—Nate Cohn, New York Times, 13 May 2024
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“Insistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insistence. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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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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