insist on/upon

idiom

: to say or show that one believes that something is necessary or very important

My source insisted on anonymity.

She insists on doing everything her own way.

informal : to continue doing (something that other people think is annoying or unimportant)

The people sitting next to us insisted on talking during the entire movie.

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Some Orthodox rabbis insist on being present for a convert’s immersion, or at least on observing through slits in a partition, to insure that it’s done properly. —

Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024 Jamie stands his ground when the detectives insist on removing her stuff. —

Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024 Batts previously said one main reason for the steady expansion of Hip Hop for the Homeless is the number of local musicians who insist on taking part in it. —

Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Dec. 2024 Leaders who insist on controlling every detail waste time, stifle innovation, and risk alienating their teams. —

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