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resilience

[ri-zil-yuhns, -zil-ee-uhns] / rɪˈzɪl jəns, -ˈzɪl i əns /
NOUN
elasticity
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It also called for climate resilience to become a national priority, led by a Cabinet-level minister coordinating preparedness across government and supporting long-term investment.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

Lynas at the time said its agreement with the Defense Department would help “support U.S. national security and supply-chain resilience objectives.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

IBM stock rebounds from a five-day slump after Accenture’s solid earnings signal resilience in tech consulting amid AI disruption fears.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

Poole González captured resilience in the face of hardship: A man showering outside in a rainstorm.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Her strength surged through him - a wave of courage and resilience that made him feel substantial again, anchored to the mortal world.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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