resist
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But the superstar isn’t convinced until the very last moment, when she and Ava are about to take their final train ride and can’t resist trading a few wisecracks about death.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
Having Deborah decide to prolong her life with chemo because she could not resist mining this final seam of comedic gold was a coup de grace.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
With a crack at the Champions League just one play-off tie away - and having answered Celtic's call three times in his career - could O'Neill really resist a fourth and final spell?
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Many see a chance for greater freedom and economic transformation, even as others vow to resist any American military intervention.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
I resist the urge to roll my eyes.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
Vocabulary lists containing resist
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