resisting
Example Sentences
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Ahead of this 3-1 or 3-2 base, wingers are asked to stay high and wide, resisting the urge to leave their position.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
The characters share a fierce drive to fight for what they believe is right, which, for Carol, means maintaining her autonomy and resisting the good-vibes group contentment of the Others.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Soriot built his name by resisting a megadeal once before.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The bottom line: Give Cook credit for resisting the many calls over the last 15 years to respond to the latest fashion on Wall Street.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 2, 2026
Kaz nodded and slipped down a hallway behind a potted rose tree, resisting the urge to bury his nose in his collar.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
