resistance

Example Sentences

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Scoring in a variety of ways against a defense that provided little resistance, Bilodeau finished with a career-high 34 points while making 12 of 19 shots to go with six rebounds.

From Los Angeles Times

A washing machine microplastic filter needs both strengths: strong capture and resistance to blockage.

From Science Daily

This resistance makes treatment extremely challenging and allows the pathogen to persist in hospital wards.

From Science Daily

“Sometimes, my parents don’t do what’s in their best interest. It’s always a push and pull — I’m always fighting against resistance. It’s definitely hard.”

From MarketWatch

As Marty and I became parents and navigated adulthood together, my resistance to matrimony started to feel like an outdated quirk.

From Los Angeles Times