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resilient

[ri-zil-yuhnt, -zil-ee-uhnt] / rɪˈzɪl yənt, -ˈzɪl i ənt /


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“The U.S. economy remained resilient in the quarter, with consumers still earning and spending and businesses still healthy,” Dimon said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The university said much of the UK higher education sector was facing challenging circumstances and had to change to become more resilient.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Most don’t think the conflict will derail a resilient economy that has withstood a string of recent hurdles, from searing inflation to seismic changes in trade and immigration policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

“It demonstrates nature is resilient and it can rebound.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

“I’m not as resilient as I used to be, Bull. I’m feeling older and I can’t take things I used to take.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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