insistent
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And I’m wondering why, if you can make sense of the fact that he is so insistent on getting these projects done, when there doesn’t seem to be any obvious political benefit to him.
From Slate • May 7, 2026
We’ll take that over the insistent blandness and flatlining performances that “The Faithful” is serving.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
The allegations were insistent enough for the president of the province of Prussia to bring the matter to the attention of the minister of clerical affairs and culture in Berlin.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Mann was insistent, however, on breaking that vicious cycle.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026
The calls of conch shells and hollow cow horns were attempting to catch up to the insistent rhythm.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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