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resilience

[ri-zil-yuhns, -zil-ee-uhns] / rɪˈzɪl yəns, -ˈzɪl i əns /
NOUN
elasticity
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The U.K.’s unemployment rate fell in the three months through February, a show of surprising resilience as the conflict in the Middle East raises the pressure on firms to reduce hiring or cut jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Emerging market bonds have shown surprising resilience post-Iran war, with ETFs nearly recovering pre-conflict levels.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

“Therefore the resilience we’ve seen across multiple asset classes makes more sense than it might first appear, and isn’t just a sign of complacency.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Treasurys sold off and yields rose as peace in the Middle East remained elusive, while the U.S. economy kept showing resilience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

But what America got that night was a moment of release, a chance to feel its own resilience.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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