resistant
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“This is a regime that has been very resistant to economic pressure in the past when it comes to negotiating,” Gregory Brew, a senior analyst focusing on Iran at the Eurasia Group consulting firm.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Carpenter offers many advantages to investors seeking companies whose competitive barriers to entry are as resistant as its nickel-based alloy Pyromet 41 External link —which withstands temperatures as high as 1500 degrees Fahrenheit.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Manufacturers mix microscopic particles, usually carbon black, into rubber to make it tougher, longer-lasting, and more resistant to wear.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
That’s the type of demand that is more resistant to a rise in prices, and less likely to decline because of higher costs, he said.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
By a process of genetic selection, the insects are developing strains resistant to chemicals.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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