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Meanings of insistent in inglés

Demanding attention.

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Repetitive and persistent.

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Usage of insistent in inglés
1
He, however, is still insistent that the president step down from power.
The Guardian
2
An attempted seduction takes the form of insistent verbal demands: 'Say heat.
The Guardian
3
She'd spoken faintly through the current-sohard to understand, yet quite insistent.
The red pyramid
4
The insistent tooting sound carried a long way in the calm air.
The Neutronium Alchemist
5
I'm right, aren't I?' Harper leaned forward, his tone of voice insistent.
City of lies
6
Officials at large were insistent Foy's interpretation was consistent with current guidelines.
The Irish Times
7
Especially since top manufacturers are increasingly insistent on fixed pricing, says Townley.
Reuters
8
When Emma spoke again her voice was different, softer, yet quietly insistent.
Break No Bones
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We wanted to wait for you but the emissary was quite insistent.
Arthas: rise of the lich king
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Stashe was insistent that Andrew tell Aidan exactly what the position was.
Enchanted Glass
11
And the voice: high and stubborn, insistent on having his own way.
The Guardian
12
The act was without premeditation; her whole being was insistent upon it.
The Bells of San Juan
13
As Lylda continued, the hostile element in the crowd grew more insistent.
The Girl in the Golden Atom
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The most insistent cause of industrial conflict was the question of wages.
The United States Since the Civil War
15
She was insistent that I not leave this house with the journal.
The curse of deadman's forest
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It merely touched the fringe of the problem, and Trade was insistent.
The Press-Gang Afloat and Ashore
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Insistent through the time
Insistent across language varieties
United Kingdom
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United States of America
Common
Ireland
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