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resilience

[ri-zil-yuhns, -zil-ee-uhns] / rɪˈzɪl yəns, -ˈzɪl i əns /
NOUN
elasticity
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In the government's cohesion strategy published in April, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said that social cohesion was "a vital front in the resilience of our national security".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Climate resilience is a reason why Krull owns the $513 million Vert Global Sustainable Real Estate ETF.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But Reeves said there needed to be a fundamental shift in spending across the board, with current global tensions showing the need for resilience in critical sectors.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The parties will focus investments on resilience, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana




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