resistance

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The beloved burger chain, whose long lines often wrap around the block, has stood out against fast food competitors in its resistance to automated ordering.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

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

Ng sees resistance at 4,700 ringgit a ton and support at 4,550 ringgit a ton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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

The boys carried on their resistance activities for several months.

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