resist
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Psychologists often use the task to measure what is known as executive control, a set of mental processes that helps people regulate attention, resist distractions, and stay focused on goals.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Many people who resist AI don’t know how it might benefit them, Johnson said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
While rural regions appreciate having to pay less for social services for departed migrant workers, urban governments resist having to pay more.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
The amateur wine enthusiast learns to pronounce “gewürztraminer” and cannot resist doing so.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
I’m struck by how sad she looks, but I resist the temptation to comfort her.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing resist
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