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resistance

[ri-zis-tuhns] / rɪˈzɪs təns /


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"As sunlight increases, the electrolyzer naturally heats up. The system is designed so that this warming causes the electrical resistance to drop, allowing electricity to flow more freely," Professor Amao explained.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

In the wake of the club's colossal, and borderline negligent, error in appointing Wilfried Nancy, ignoring a proven winner who's under your nose is the risk-averse play, the path of least resistance.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Inside organizations, AI is already creating winners and losers, and the ability to navigate that—to build coalitions, manage resistance and help people adapt—will become increasingly valuable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But again the German offensive slowed to a halt in the face of determined Allied resistance.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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