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insistence

[in-sis-tuhns] / ɪnˈsɪs təns /


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“But no. There is something in his denial, in his insistence that it never happened, in his childish fury toward the newspaper that investigated his antisemitic past, that sounds like an admission.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

My insistence that my children get a good education is neither tawdry nor a bargain.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

What’s dividing fans is Julian Casablancas’ insistence on using Autotune, as many prefer his raw vocals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

The gay-inflected camp loses steam, and I wondered about the production’s insistence on modernizing Gullen with modern technology and media, changes that become more conspicuous when consumerism takes over the town.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Bobby played this form of chess at Nigro’s insistence and wasn’t particularly good at it, but it did quicken his appraisal of the position at hand and forced him to trust his instincts.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady


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