resistant
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US-produced Jet A has a higher freezing point from the Jet A‑1 fuel used elsewhere in the world -- making it less resistant to very low temperatures during long-haul flights.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
All the candidates want to improve on California’s Safer from Wildfires program that offers modest discounts for homeowners who install closed eaves and take other measures to make their homes wildfire resistant.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
"We certainly don't want to say that adults are completely resistant to NDMA," Volk says.
From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026
Recognizing this, some oncologists have begun administering drugs with restraint rather than abandon, aiming to keep the cancer in check rather than creating conditions that predispose to the rapid growth of resistant cells.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Since the body can’t break down resistant starch, it slips through the digestive track.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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