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How to pronounce insistent in British English

“insistent” pronunciation by British speakers

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“insistent” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. that we are insistent that they are sustainable and affordable.

    UK Parliament

  2. but your predecessor, John Swinney, was insistent that the new high school in

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. working because we have been insistent on it over a period of time and the other

    The Scottish Parliament

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