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resist

[ri-zist] / rɪˈzɪst /


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The amateur wine enthusiast learns to pronounce “gewürztraminer” and cannot resist doing so.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

But the US Open does not begin for another two months after that and, by late August, Williams may find a singles return too hard to resist.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

In marking these tragic anniversaries, let’s applaud the liberty and prosperity that lulls us, while vowing to resist the totalitarian threats menacing us, be they overseas or next door.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Having Deborah decide to prolong her life with chemo because she could not resist mining this final seam of comedic gold was a coup de grace.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“Perhaps Lady Constance will not be the only surprise to tumble out of the Ashton family ‘tree,’” she thought, unable to resist a leafy pun of her own.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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