resistance

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The big jump in SPX leaves a gap all the way down to the low 6,600s — the resistance area that was cleared out by the monster rally.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The red garments in “The Handmaid’s Tale” became such a symbol of resistance in real life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Tungsten has the highest melting point of any element, while graphene, a single-atom-thick sheet of carbon, is known for its exceptional strength and heat resistance.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Heavy use of longstanding herbicides, like glyphosate, the main ingredient in Bayer’s Roundup, has contributed to resistance developing among weeds such as waterhemp and palmer amaranth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

One of the most famous resistance groups was the White Rose, headed by Hans Scholl and his close-knit group of fellow students who had grown disillusioned with the Nazi government and the war.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti