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resilience

[ri-zil-yuhns, -zil-ee-uhns] / rɪˈzɪl yəns, -ˈzɪl i əns /
NOUN
elasticity
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Bailey said he understood that there was "a certain amount of resilience in the system" but that it could run out if the conflict persisted.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

But in a world where war is possible, resilience is necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The IMF warns that current market resilience to the Middle East conflict should not be taken at face value, as a longer war could trigger adverse reactions.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Survival during extreme global crises depends on adaptability, resilience, and reproductive strategy.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

“There is resilience in your blood too. The willpower to endure seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Though your ancestors were once slaves, their descendants fought for equal rights.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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