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resilient

[ri-zil-yuhnt, -zil-ee-uhnt] / rɪˈzɪl yənt, -ˈzɪl i ənt /


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“The submarine cable industry goes to great lengths to protect cables, provide resilient networks and minimize disruptions,” said Dean Veverka, the committee chairman and chief technology officer at cable operator Southern Cross.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The group said while the blockades were causing "significant disruption", Ireland's fuel supplies overall remained "robust and resilient".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The U.S. economy is a “$30 trillion dynamic and resilient beast” that will absorb the shock better than the other G-7 economies, Brusuelas says.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

"When we give athletes opportunities to problem-solve through movement, we open the door to more resilient and adaptable sprint performance."

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

How resilient is he in the face of adversity?

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell