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resilience

[ri-zil-yuhns, -zil-ee-uhns] / rɪˈzɪl yəns, -ˈzɪl i əns /
NOUN
elasticity
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After having to stall the opening because of last year’s fires, this retail location demonstrates the continued resilience of the L.A. community as they continue to fundraise and support local fire recovery efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"The Welsh housing market continues to show signs of resilience," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

What looks like resilience is often the final stage of exhaustion, until participation fades and the weight of distribution pulls the market lower.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Unemployment in the currency area fell to 6.1% from 6.2% in December as the bloc continued to show resilience in the face of global uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

She did her work with such grace and resilience, never a gripe.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana