resist

Example Sentences

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An executive order by President Dwight D. Eisenhower set a standard for military members threatened with enemy capture, including that, “If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available.”

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

Trichotillomania is when someone cannot resist pulling out their hair.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Since foams are widely used in products ranging from cleaning solutions to pharmaceuticals, understanding how they behave is essential for improving their performance, such as creating foams that resist drainage.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

I had never known a child who could resist it; soon a respectful circle had gathered round him.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom