resist
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But while individual schools like Monkseaton have managed to resist closure, the broader challenge persists.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
But the superstar isn’t convinced until the very last moment, when she and Ava are about to take their final train ride and can’t resist trading a few wisecracks about death.
From Salon • May 29, 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
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
“One,” Cassiopeia squeaked, for although she was frightened, she could never resist a math problem.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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