Definition

Examples

• "Normally, this sort of function would take place at City Hall, but my wife Fannie insisted we do something at the house for once."
• "Steffi : No, I must insist on the price we agreed on."
• "These records are legal documents and Bruno insisted that this laboratory comply with regulations."
• "I insist."
• "Bruno insisted I have dinner with one of the Chinese business people who attended my presentation this afternoon: apparently she thought I had a "cute accent" when I spoke Mandarin."
• "Brian : Tomorrow, I've got Susan Bliss in the morning for some PR training, and then Donna Donovan insisted we have lunch together."
• "Delavigne, San Francisco's renowned playboy, insisted on piloting the balloon himself, despite having no previous experience flying thermal airships or dirigibles, and smelling of liquor."
• "Moira : So tell us Rupert, what is cricket and why do the English insist on playing it?"
• "Susie : As a matter of fact Philip, since you insist on making this a financial issue: immediately after the public became aware of their labor practices, their stock dropped 44% despite a booming stock market."
• "I insist, and she eventually relents."
• "Apparently my grandfather insisted that I be married before receiving the inheritance."
• "Delavigne, San Francisco's renowned playboy, insisted on piloting the balloon himself, despite having only limited experience flying dirigibles."
• "I will of course insist on a good cross-section of society in terms of age, gender, ethnic origin, etc."