| He makes many attempts to be admitted, and wearies the doorkeeper by his importunity. |
| But he persevered in his request, and wrung from him by his importunity what his deserts could not get. |
| You will pardon my importunity in favor of the sentiment which dictated it. |
| The poor woman would not quit the floor, even when, in despondence, she gave over her kneeling importunity. |
| Confusion was but food for his smiles, importunity but increased his suavity. |
| His comments were widely interpreted as a warning to Zardari not to submit to the American importunity. |
