resistance

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Melvin Edwards, a sculptor best known for abstract steel works that illustrated the history and resistance of African Americans, died March 30 at his Baltimore home.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

This could be important for preventing or overcoming resistance, a common problem in cancer treatment.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

There is still resistance in the 6,615-6,670 area, including the declining 20-day moving average, the 200-day moving average, and resistance from earlier in March.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Queer theory applies this approach to sexuality by framing sexual identity as a site of resistance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The gravest issues seem to have occurred among the partisans, the guerrilla resistance fighters on the German-occupied side of the front lines.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein