insistently
Americanadverb
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Then I remembered that the ceiling fan has one speed at which it rattles faintly but insistently, so I got out of bed, yanked the chain and sent the blades spinning faster.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
One approached insistently and said he was 14 years old and had come alone with no adults or older companions to accompany him.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
Armida van Rij from the Centre for European Reform points to re-invigorated efforts by a long list of European countries clamouring to join the EU's ranks - none more insistently than Ukraine.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
As naturally and insistently buoyant as Mr. Strassner is, Ms. Larsen is a marvel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 27, 2025
He crouched and then he sat and the voice of the front door spoke again, more insistently.
From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
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