resist
verb (used with object)
to withstand, strive against, or oppose.
are resisting
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present progressiveof resist.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Many Russians are resisting Max mandates in schools and institutions due to data privacy concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
Supplies cost more, in some cases a lot more, but customers are resisting price increases when manufacturers try to pass the cost of tariffs on to them.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2025
Shippers are resisting higher rates as competitors increase capacity, impacting the parcel industry.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2025
In fact, the hardest question is whether and when the courts must stand up to governmental actors who are resisting the Constitution.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2025
“It would stir up trouble if people knew that some are resisting the Council’s orders.”
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
