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as in resisting
opposed to something or refusing to agree or obey
The toddler was resistant to trying vegetables. His parents were set in their ways and resistant to the changes brought about by technology.
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as in persistent
having or showing determination to do or continue something
The resistant athletes did not give up even when they were losing the game. He was quite resistant, able to bounce back after even large setbacks in his career.
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as in challenger
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Recent Examples of resistant
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
Of the nearly 9 million people with major depression in the United States who have tried pharmaceuticals, 2.8 million are estimated to be resistant to multiple antidepressants.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
When resistant starch gets to the colon, it's fermented by gut bacteria and turned into short-chain fatty acids.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
If customers are resistant to standard payment reminders, personalized communication strategies can be more effective.
—Kevin O'Brien, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
An increasingly popular choice for kitchens, quartz countertops are designed to be durable and resistant to scratches, water damage, and wear and tear from impact.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
Of the nearly 9 million people with major depression in the United States who have tried pharmaceuticals, 2.8 million are estimated to be resistant to multiple antidepressants.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
When resistant starch gets to the colon, it's fermented by gut bacteria and turned into short-chain fatty acids.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
If customers are resistant to standard payment reminders, personalized communication strategies can be more effective.
—Kevin O'Brien, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Yet, persistent frustration over elevated prices under the Biden-Harris administration contributed to voters' decision last month to return Donald Trump to the White House.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Huang might consider embroidering the Intel logo in the lining of his famous leather jackets as a persistent reminder of how the mighty can fall.Steven Levy, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Fed’s preferred inflation measure — the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index — is due Friday and could similarly show stubborn price pressures.Bryan Mena, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, Kamil Kovar, senior economist at Moody’s Analytics, argued in a note that stubborn core inflation would continue to spur ECB caution next year.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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Many of these resisters were born after the Islamic Revolution of 1979 and have never known any kind of freedom of speech.Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 15 Oct. 2024
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Prosecutions, convictions and prison sentences for draft resisters declined sharply in the late 1960s and early 1970s, President Ford’s postwar clemency board concluded in an exhaustive study of the Vietnam War era.Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
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As a result of these operational headaches, many organizations are reluctant to patch software in a timely manner.Austin Gadient, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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While late-stage startups have been reluctant to take the public market leap, investors are showing a growing appetite for tech.Jordan Novet, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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That was really overwhelming in such a positive way.Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me.Marina Watts, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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In January, several people froze to death as dangerous arctic conditions hit the U.S. Some experts believe that climate change will make snowfall on Christmas Day increasingly rare, although others are more hesitant about drawing conclusions.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Research shows people love receiving gift cards – even if some shoppers are hesitant to give them.Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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In a statement, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te congratulated Trump and Vance on their electoral victory, and thanked Biden and Harris for their resolute support for Taiwan during their term.CNN Staff, CNN, 7 Nov. 2024
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Roberts was resolute that another bullpen game could and would get the job done.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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At the Court of Justice in Damascus, which was stormed by the rebels to free detainees, Judge Khitam Haddad, an aide to the justice minister in the outgoing government, said Sunday that judges were ready to resume work quickly.SARAH EL DEEB, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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As Bashar al-Assad's government collapsed and Syrian rebels rose to power, Israel embarked on an extensive bombing campaign, purportedly aimed at disarming extremists who may rise to power during the unrest.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistant. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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