- present participle of resist.
resisting
Example Sentences
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Turkey has emerged as an important partner in resisting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, supplying drones and building warships for Ukraine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026
And developers have been encroaching on the peaceful coastal village, but "we're still resisting them", she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
It challenges the long standing idea that animals inherited a single core antiviral system from a common ancestor and instead points to multiple evolutionary solutions for resisting viral infections.
From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026
Some artists, however, are resisting the nostalgia trend, making De Los’ best albums list of 2026 … so far.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
The law was very clear as to the consequences of running from or resisting one’s gleaning.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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