resistance
Example Sentences
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"Physical activity, such as resistance training, is important to counteract potential negative effects on muscle strength," he added.
From BBC
There’s a theory many chart watchers subscribe to about how the roles of technical support and resistance can reverse.
From MarketWatch
This finding suggests that viscosity, or a liquid's resistance to flow, plays a much larger role in its mechanical behavior than scientists previously believed.
From Science Daily
Consumer resistance — or indifference — to AI slop, however, suggests that people still seek in entertainment some emotional or intellectual connection with human creators, which AI may be unable to replicate.
From Los Angeles Times
It offers no resistance, its roots tiny, pathetic.
From Literature
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