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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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
Mr Srinivasan has been resisting calls to resign since the arrest of his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan over allegations of betting in the IPL, sparking much outrage in the media.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2013
In public, Rajoy has been resisting calls to move quickly to request assistance, but behind the scenes he is putting together the pieces to meet the stringent conditions that will accompany rescue funds.
From Reuters ● Sep. 26, 2012
