resist
verb (used with object)
to withstand, strive against, or oppose.
resisting
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present participleof resist.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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They also reported poorer sleep, a stronger desire for continuous stimulation, and greater difficulty resisting the urge to immediately check their phones or act on impulses.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
The individual, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said there were "small pockets of the enemy forces still resisting and trying to create trouble".
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Polling shows Greenlanders consistently resisting any efforts to officially join the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
“Whether it’s business, universities, law firms, universities, religious organizations, or any other civil society organization,” Grumbach says, “it’s clear that resisting in a coordinated way is more viable than going it alone.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The leaves of the trees began to rub against each other, resisting the wind.
From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
