resisting

Example Sentences

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer is resisting calls to resign after an election beating.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

That has involved "moving closer to the European Union, accelerating diplomatic repairs with China, and resisting American pressure to sever ties with Russia".

From BBC • May 7, 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

She wondered what she looked like herself, resisting the urge to put her hand up to her head again.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen