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resistance

[ri-zis-tuhns] / rɪˈzɪs təns /


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This happened during the nationwide #MeToo reckoning, but they still encountered resistance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

His drones, Karas said, did not encounter much resistance from Russian air defences during recent missions.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

As a result, these influencers often clash with their local bishops, putting up resistance when told to rein in their posting.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Scientists refer to this as a Trojan horse effect, and the researchers say it may also play a role in the spread of antibiotic resistance.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

This method usually encounters resistance from both kid and mother.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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