resistant
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"I'm really resistant to the idea of writing a trauma novel. I want something that is fun and entertaining."
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Type 2 diabetes usually develops gradually as the body becomes more resistant to insulin over time.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
“This is a regime that has been very resistant to economic pressure in the past when it comes to negotiating,” Gregory Brew, a senior analyst focusing on Iran at the Eurasia Group consulting firm.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Medtronic’s business, however, is focused on GLP-1 resistant cardiology and neurology.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The list of resistant species now includes practically all of the insect groups of medical importance.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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