resisting

Example Sentences

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For decades, Bengal prided itself on resisting the political currents reshaping the rest of India.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

He had not told Gamble that she was under arrest, which made resisting arrest a difficult charge to pursue.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

That suggests the group is open to giving up some governance responsibilities, though it is resisting disarming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

In case you’ve forgotten the events of 2014’s “The Lego Movie,” it’s about a group of heroes resisting the conformist authoritarianism of a ridiculous figure called President Business, also known as the despotic Lord Business.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

After resisting the idea of abdominal surgery for years, he had finally relented after consulting with Snell, but now he seemed to be looking ahead to a more distant prospect.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik