resisting

Example Sentences

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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

Then, as the weeks went on, the city added more: resisting arrest, violating a city ordinance about breaching the peace, and providing false information.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Wirries’ Star does more than flirt with the dark side, but in resisting the temptation to become part of the vampire pack she becomes worthy of Michael’s obsessive love.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

Francie held the books close and hurried home, resisting the temptation to sit on the first stoop she came to, to start reading.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith