resistant
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Karahan said earlier research has shown that activating a related pathway may help people with Alzheimer's remain more resistant to cognitive decline, even when significant plaque accumulation is present.
From Science Daily • May 20, 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
There are lots of new tools, but there’s still an old-school mentality that’s resistant to new tools.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
For adults with mental conditions resistant to therapy, psychiatric medication can be effective.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
The next year, nevertheless, flies were resistant to DDT and chlordane.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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