resistant
Example Sentences
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He was seeking out a better, more available, more temperature resistant material that might also be functional, such as silicon.
Other finance executives are weighing staff cuts, particularly for employees who are more resistant to gaining new technological skills.
Glass is stable, cost-effective, and resistant to harsh environments, making it well suited for scalable deployment.
From Science Daily
At the end of the Ashes, McCullum appeared resistant to having change imposed on him, and Key said he does not want the coach to lose his "authenticity".
From BBC
But another resistant user -- Natasha, 48 -- shows the general feeling of resignation when it comes to the future of the app in Russia.
From Barron's
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