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resistance

[ri-zis-tuhns] / rɪˈzɪs təns /


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His drones, Karas said, did not encounter much resistance from Russian air defences during recent missions.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

As a result, these influencers often clash with their local bishops, putting up resistance when told to rein in their posting.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

NEW YORK—Not long ago, Dan Goldman was a hero of the resistance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The research team first detected signs of GLP-1 resistance nearly a decade ago, long before GLP-1 drugs became widely known for weight loss.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

She pushed against her sister’s resistance until she finally agreed to eat the candy.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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