resist
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In laboratory studies, removing the enzyme from neurons significantly reduced amyloid plaques, one of the main biological hallmarks of Alzheimer's, and may also help the brain better resist damage linked to the disease.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Most Ukrainians, although exhausted by years of suffering under bombardment, see no choice but to resist the invasion until Russia is willing to settle on terms that protect Ukraine’s independence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
That’s according to Deutsche Bank strategist Henry Allen, who argued that recent history has shown that riskier assets like stocks, commodities and currencies can resist more significant selloffs.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
It would show that at 95, he still loves the investment game and can’t resist a bargain-priced stock even if the size of the holding is too small to matter at Berkshire.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
I try to force hats onto Nash and Oliver, but they resist my efforts and run straight for the frogs.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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