resist
verb (used with object)
to withstand, strive against, or oppose.
has been resisting
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present perfect progressiveof resist (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Belgium has been resisting the legally contentious proposal, and in recent days other countries, including Italy, have said "alternative options" should be put forward.
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2025
India has been resisting a U.S. demand to lower tariffs, arguing that applied tariffs were way below the permissible limit under the WTO rules, while seeking more exports of goods and services.
From Reuters ● Nov. 23, 2021
Iran has been resisting calls for a quick resumption of the talks in Vienna.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2021
The city’s government has been resisting this realization for years.
From Slate ● Jan. 13, 2021
This is a tribal country that has been resisting invaders for generations.
From New York Times ● Mar. 27, 2018
