resisting

Example Sentences

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer is resisting calls to resign after an election beating.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

For decades, Bengal prided itself on resisting the political currents reshaping the rest of India.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

He had not told Gamble that she was under arrest, which made resisting arrest a difficult charge to pursue.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Los Angeles City Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky is fighting to retain her 5th District seat against two challengers who say she is resisting efforts to create more housing in the city.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

And when are we supposed to read up on resisting the Imperius Curse with everything else we’ve got to do?”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling