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resilient

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


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I got my problems with the country, but I like it here… I guess it speaks to it being a resilient place?

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

The report said changing conditions would result in increased damage and disruption to transport systems if they were not made more resilient.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Demand is resilient and imports alone can’t fix the problem.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

In Boston, despite having 75% of the ball, Germany struggled to break down a well-organised, resilient but limited Paraguay side, who took a surprise lead through former Brighton and Ipswich man Julio Enciso.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

So hard and resilient that they could last for centuries in the cold salt and sand of islands like ours.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk




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