Examples of using "настаивал" in a sentence and their english translations:
He insisted.
He insisted, but I said no.
Tom insisted that he was right.
- He insisted on his innocence.
- He insisted that he was innocent.
The scientist insisted on proceeding with the research.
The lawyer insisted on his innocence.
He stood on his right.
Tom insisted on his innocence.
- He insisted on his innocence.
- He insisted he was innocent.
The lawyer insisted on the client's innocence.
He advocated abolishing the death penalty.
He advocated abolishing class distinctions.
He insisted that the mother gave up.
Tom insisted I come alone.
- Tom insisted that he had done nothing wrong.
- Tom insisted that he'd done nothing wrong.
- Tom insisted he'd done nothing wrong.
- He maintained that he was innocent.
- He insisted that he was innocent.
Tom insisted on watching football.
I wouldn't press the matter any further, if I were you.
Tom insisted that he didn't do that.
I've always believed in and insisted on this.
The millionaire insisted on acquiring the masterpiece no matter how much it cost.
Tom maintained that he was innocent.
Tom insisted he hadn't been drinking, but his slurred speech and unsteady gait gave him away.
Aristarchus of Samos posited the exact same, crazy idea. Reality is probably not as it seems.
Tom insisted that I go there with Mary.