insistence

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“The market reaction to the appointment of Heidi O’Neill reflects shareholder frustration with the board’s seemingly stubborn insistence on staying the course despite the challenges in the business,” Wilson said in the letter.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

The latest assaults raise questions about the junta's ability to tackle the security crisis, despite its insistence that its strategy, foreign partnerships and increased military efforts have stemmed the jihadist threat.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Vice President JD Vance said the central sticking point was Iran’s insistence on maintaining its nuclear program.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Jammeh, who refused to co-operate with the TRRC, only left power at the insistence of regional leaders.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

At Mama’s insistence, I’m in a velvet party dress, and even Mustafa grudgingly agreed to put on an ironed shirt and some jeans without any holes.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan