resisting

Example Sentences

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Analysts praised Gen Re for growing premiums and its financial cushion over five years, resisting the temptation to add new business at the expense of profits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The prime minister is resisting calls to set a timetable for his departure following ministerial resignations, and Labour's election losses in England, Scotland and Wales earlier this month.

From BBC • May 20, 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

“You’re supposed to carry this with you all the time!” he shouted, resisting the temptation to fling it at her.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer