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resilience

[ri-zil-yuhns, -zil-ee-uhns] / rɪˈzɪl yəns, -ˈzɪl i əns /
NOUN
elasticity
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The labor market may be showing signs of resilience, but U.S. consumers are feeling bruised and uneasy about the economic outlook as they struggle to cope with high gasoline prices.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

With the sort of resounding resilience that had earlier carried them to playoff wins without their two leading scorers, these Lakers have shown they desperately do not want this season to be over.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

"Defenses will inevitably be breached, so resilience must also be a priority, specifically to limit how far incidents spread and ensure rapid recovery," the report said.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The central bank cited contained inflation and economic resilience amid Middle East conflict disruptions for its decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Herskovitz says it lives on, and this evidences the resilience of our African spirit.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates




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