Locals insisted on using it for swimming, despite protests by the European workers.

He insisted on casting his vote, despite the departure from precedent being pointed out to him.

He insisted on being the one to break the news to the young man's family, despite his own distress.

Hulan insisted on using a cell phone to call him, despite the poor sound quality.

She insisted on going downtown with friends, despite her mother's pleas.

He insisted that he would use it to help the world, despite the consequences for doing so.

John insists that he will not, despite his love for Molly.

SHE insisted, despite his protests, on paying half the bill.

She'll insist on going to the toilet, despite the fact that it's too late.

He insisted on making this trip, despite his age of over 90.