resisting

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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

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

That was Eugene Scalia, son of the late Supreme Court justice, who had been a lawyer for big corporations fighting unions and resisting workplace regulations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 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