resist

Example Sentences

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“The training is meant to prepare them to stay alive, avoid capture when possible, resist exploitation if captured, and improve their chances of recovery,” he said in an email exchange.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

But I try to resist the pressure because I think it’s the right way to tell the story.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Snow flies do not just resist freezing, they also generate their own heat.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Despite the earlier “insult” to his character, Cooke couldn’t resist another opportunity to help his country—and make another fortune.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The sight of all those plump, delectable, buck-buck-bucking chickens might be too much for the children to resist, especially if it was getting close to lunchtime.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood