resisting

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Workers who have not embraced AI have reported feeling the negative impacts of resisting the technology, respondents to the University of Phoenix 2026 study said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 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

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

This was true: and while he spoke my very conscience and reason turned traitors against me, and charged me with crime in resisting him.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë