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resilient

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


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This is probably the most resilient footballer Scotland has ever produced, a man who has endured a physical and mental buffeting without ever breaking.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Wild animals are very strong, very resilient and this could have been a lot worse.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Analysts said that showed the world's top economy remained resilient in the face of surging prices, but ramped up bets on the Fed raising interest rates.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

As trade measures take full effect, ArcelorMittal could see stronger margins, more resilient earnings, and a significant increase in profitability over the next few years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The rest were more resilient, and unless a wind came up, I figured the damage was over.

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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