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resilience

[ri-zil-yuhns, -zil-ee-uhns] / rɪˈzɪl jəns, -ˈzɪl i əns /
NOUN
elasticity
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Management expects PC shipments to fall around 15% and smartphone shipments to decline around 20% in 2H, with commercial PCs showing more resilience than consumer, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

In 2022, Jaiswal and colleagues sought support from the Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience, which funds research intended to rethink how scientists study brain resilience and neurodegenerative disease.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

"I think also to test the resilience of civilian communications and internet systems is very important," he said.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

A spokesperson said: "This includes making almost £1.95bn available for fire services in England, and investing nearly £100m in the biggest upgrade to national resilience in almost 20 years."

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

I’m amazed by their resilience, by their hidden pockets of strength.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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