insisting in vs insisting on

Both 'insisting in' and 'insisting on' are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'Insisting on' is the correct phrase when you want to emphasize a particular demand or request, while 'insisting in' is not a standard phrase in English.

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insisting in

'Insisting in' is not a standard phrase in English.

The correct phrase to use when emphasizing a demand or request is 'insisting on.'

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So you're still insisting in chasing your lunatic.
This explains why the ACP countries are insisting in the EPA negotiations on the issue of 'additional resources'.
He kept insisting in his strange way that Phibes has been his patron for years.
Just literally two or three months before the ban was imposed, the food and veterinary officials were insisting in the Agriculture Committee and elsewhere that the problems were not really of a significant nature.
Mr McMahon hammers the taxi drivers of Europe by insisting in his amendment that the 48-hour week they are compelled to work within must include standby time, that is, time when they are not earning anything.
That is what we are insisting on in this report.
This European Parliament will join with the European Commission in insisting that our demands are met.
He said it was important to remember that Parliament had lived up to its responsibility in insisting on democratic control over the Commission.
Sue's insisting on sitting in there all night.
He said it was important to remember that Parliament had lived up to its responsibility in insisting on democratic control over the Commission.
We are justified in insisting that he be put on trial in Peru.
The Constitutional Treaty allows for these eventualities by insisting, in Article III-369, on the prompt handling of cases involving detained persons or aliens in custody.
Mr President, forgive me for insisting: in this House we have discussed every imaginable subject but we have still not held a specific debate on the issue of world hunger.
Despite the Commission's dismissal of the Agency on Linguistic Diversity and Language Learning, it is worth insisting again in its creation, retitled as an Agency for Multilingualism.
Madison's parents are insisting it go on in her memory.
But I'll trade you, if you're insisting I join in the family fun.
I support Parliament's view in insisting on maintaining its existing powers over the budget.
However, we must be consistent too in insisting that we cannot protect the rights and liberties of our own citizens by denying those of others beyond our borders.
There is no point in insisting as I will not give you the floor.
We have particular concerns about the negative consequences of insisting that, in spite of investment by national governments and firms in defence R&D, there should then be open competition for subsequent production contracts.

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insisting on

insisting on

'Insisting on' is the correct phrase to use when emphasizing a demand or request.

Use 'insisting on' when you want to stress a particular demand or request.

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Grueling three-a-days under the Miami sun, insisting on perfection.
It rubs against your tongue, hurting, insisting on its own importance.
She came back months later insisting on talking to Andover.
Mr President, I would urge colleagues to strengthen this report by insisting on environmental liability.
The US preempted this process by backing the military rebellion and insisting on Assad's immediate departure.
Jill and Sophia are always insisting on something chocolate.
On the fiscal side, Germany had started by insisting on bolstering sanctions.
Additionally, insisting on imposing our standards outside Europe is an example of post-colonial imperialism.
The solicitor is insisting on another impairment test.
Second, I am insisting on increased accountability from every single one of you.
They're insisting on a warrant.
Kitty is insisting on a meeting with Mom.
Janice is insisting on cooking Christmas dinner this year.
Your parents are insisting on taking you out of the school.
That is what we are insisting on in this report.
They told me Ishihara is insisting on punishment for you men.
This boy is insisting on going swimming.
Damien: They're insisting on a statement, Nuck.
Squadron Command is insisting on the most experienced captain and crew available.

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