stubborn insistence

Frequency: 4.81.1 per million words

Highlights an unreasonable refusal to change one's mind or demands.

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Examples (20)

  • Despite mounting evidence, her stubborn insistence on her innocence never wavered.
  • His stubborn insistence on the truth eventually paid off.
  • His stubborn insistence on traditional methods hindered any progress in the project.
  • Despite the evidence, her stubborn insistence that he was innocent remained.
  • The child's stubborn insistence on having ice cream for breakfast caused a scene.
  • The project failed due to his stubborn insistence on following outdated methods.
  • It was his stubborn insistence that they take the longer, scenic route.
  • I was annoyed by his stubborn insistence that we take the long route.
  • Her stubborn insistence on wearing light clothing in freezing weather surprised everyone.
  • The negotiator was frustrated by the other side's stubborn insistence on unrealistic terms.
  • The negotiation failed due to the leader's stubborn insistence on impossible terms.
  • Their stubborn insistence on privacy made the investigation difficult.
  • We were all exhausted by his stubborn insistence on doing things his own way.
  • With stubborn insistence, the child refused to go to bed.
  • The patient's stubborn insistence on self-treatment worried her doctor.
  • The manager's stubborn insistence on perfection delayed the launch.
  • Despite clear instructions, he maintained a stubborn insistence on following his own intuition.
  • It was his stubborn insistence that saved the historical building from demolition.
  • The success of the venture was attributed to his stubborn insistence on quality.
  • She maintained a stubborn insistence that she didn't need any help.