resistance
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Nvidia has resistance from year-to-date peaks near $194.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
The big jump in SPX leaves a gap all the way down to the low 6,600s — the resistance area that was cleared out by the monster rally.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
The analysts peg support levels for the June palm oil futures contract at 4,650 ringgit and resistance at 4,800 ringgit a metric ton.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
The red garments in “The Handmaid’s Tale” became such a symbol of resistance in real life.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Her resistance had not injured her with the gentleman, and he was thinking of her with some complacency, when thus accosted by Miss Bingley,
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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