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Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald has warned that her party will resist any move by the British government to "force" identity cards on Irish citizens in Northern Ireland.

From BBC

The batter is more liquid than solid, like crepe batter, while apple butter is dense, so resist the urge to get fancy.

From Salon

But acknowledging its patterns helps citizens and journalists resist its distortions.

From Salon

Retes said he never resisted, and now is being targeted for retaliation because he spoke out about an arrest he sees as unlawful.

It is an enthusiasm and energy that is difficult to resist.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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