try to insist

Frequency: 6.06.2 per million words

To make an effort to be firm about something.

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Examples (10)

  • Despite the manager's reluctance, she will try to insist on a pay raise.
  • He had to try to insist that his original proposal was the best solution.
  • Even though it was difficult, they decided to try to insist on their rights.
  • The child would always try to insist on having the last cookie.
  • It's hard to try to insist when everyone else disagrees with you.
  • She knew she had to try to insist on the truth, regardless of the consequences.
  • We need to try to insist on better working conditions for everyone.
  • Don't just give up; you must try to insist on fair treatment.
  • After the mistake, the company had to try to insist on a revised delivery schedule.
  • Despite his shyness, he felt compelled to try to insist on his point of view.