resistance
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“There is always initial resistance to change. The flip side is that once momentum sets in, it can turn into a significant movement.”
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
It was a game Arteta's men needed to win to avoid letting City back in but they struggled to break the Hammers' stubborn resistance.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
The nurse practitioner who prescribed Robinson the medication didn’t warn her that resistance training is essential to maintaining muscle mass, Robinson said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
By helping cancer cells repair this damage, MYC may contribute to treatment resistance and poorer outcomes for patients.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
It is likely that Hans never intended to involve Sophie in the White Rose resistance activities, but once she found out, he could not dissuade her.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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