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resistant

[ri-zis-tuhnt] / rɪˈzɪs tənt /


ADJECTIVE
impervious
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Asked why Nestlé is resistant to selling its L’Oréal shares, which are roughly flat over the past year, Manz tells Barron’s it has been “a very high-performing investment” for the company.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The prime minister was previously resistant to restrictions on children's access to social media.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

One reason it’s challenging to treat is that this type of cancer can become resistant to available medications.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Scientists also detected antibiotic resistant Mycoplasma spp. bacteria in 18% of snakes.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

A tropical mosquito that carries parasites responsible for such diseases as elephantiasis has become strongly resistant in many parts of the world.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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