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resilience

[ri-zil-yuhns, -zil-ee-uhns] / rɪˈzɪl yəns, -ˈzɪl i əns /
NOUN
elasticity
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Resilience has been impressive so far, but the very latest consumer confidence shows the impact of rising fuel and mortgage costs, which is likely to weigh on growth.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

More companies will find themselves under more regulatory scrutiny as a result of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

This is where the proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank External link, or DSRB, could come in and cover ground the current mechanisms cannot.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Resilience is shaped not only by how food moves across borders, but also by how data and decisions are managed within the system.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Resilience is a noun that means the power or ability to return to the original form after being bent, compressed, or stretched.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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