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resilience

[ri-zil-yuhns, -zil-ee-uhns] / rɪˈzɪl yəns, -ˈzɪl i əns /
NOUN
elasticity
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“Civilians have paid the price with their lives, and that’s why we want to support. The team is a symbol of the resilience of the Iranian spirit.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Still, Christie is careful to note that resilience at the macro level can mask genuine pain below it.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

“As we share our preparation to defend communities and build wildfire resilience, it’s a call to action,” Angeles National Forest Fire Chief Robert Garcia said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

The data, including industrial production, retail sales and fixed-asset investment, are expected to indicate overall improvement and signal economic resilience despite macro headwinds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

I spoke of my father—his humility, his resilience, and how all that had shaped me and Craig.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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