insist on something **

But nothing was of much value, and until last year he insisted on living by himself.

He insisted on a low floor and some kind of view.

At 18, he was ready to design full time, but his parents insisted on college.

She thought one week would be enough, but he insisted on two.

The same man insisted on his legal right to make one phone call.

And you are in no position to insist on terms.

Congress insisted on that to keep down the cost of the new program.

He insisted on the light, so I let it be.

Which they will do if you insist on standing here talking.

In return for federal money, I will insist on performance.