resist

Example Sentences

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An executive order by President Dwight D. Eisenhower set a standard for military members threatened with enemy capture, including that, “If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

But investors should resist assuming a straight-line recovery.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

But I try to resist the pressure because I think it’s the right way to tell the story.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Since foams are widely used in products ranging from cleaning solutions to pharmaceuticals, understanding how they behave is essential for improving their performance, such as creating foams that resist drainage.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

The prairie was speckled with purple prairie crocus, yellow bells, and furry kittentails I couldn’t resist petting as I passed.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson