insistent demand (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: inˈsɪstənt dɪˈmɑːnd
Definition
A forceful and persistent request that cannot be ignored or refused.
Examples
The union's insistent demand for higher wages led to a strike.
Despite the doctor's advice, he continued his insistent demand for pain medication.
Her insistent demand for an explanation was finally met with a truthful answer.
How to Use insistent demand
- insistent demand for (prepositional phrase)
- A forceful request for something specific. — "The group made an insistent demand for transparency in government."
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