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resistant

[ri-zis-tuhnt] / rɪˈzɪs tənt /


ADJECTIVE
impervious
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Actors, writers, production staff and movie fans are still resistant to the overuse of AI and defining when and where it is acceptable, so studios are treading lightly, said AI film studio CEO Mooser.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

The measures were planned after a months-long investigation and are considered more resistant to legal challenges than earlier moves.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

These are demanding novels, resistant to paraphrasing, structurally and linguistically challenging.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

It forms an intricate network that helps tissue remain strong, flexible, and resistant to physical stress.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

Second, cells often behave differently, even if they’re all from the same sample, which means some grow faster than others, some produce more poliovirus, and some are resistant to certain antibiotics.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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