resisting

Example Sentences

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For decades, Bengal prided itself on resisting the political currents reshaping the rest of India.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Then, as the weeks went on, the city added more: resisting arrest, violating a city ordinance about breaching the peace, and providing false information.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

In case you’ve forgotten the events of 2014’s “The Lego Movie,” it’s about a group of heroes resisting the conformist authoritarianism of a ridiculous figure called President Business, also known as the despotic Lord Business.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

“People who succeed aren’t constantly resisting temptation—they’re structuring their lives so temptation doesn’t show up as often.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Her hand tightened around the bracelet and its perfect circle pressed back into her fingers as if resisting.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin