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

Iran has been resisting calls for a quick resumption of the talks in Vienna.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2021

The New York Times reported last month that Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, age 82, has been resisting calls for his retirement from fellow progressives.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2021

This is a tribal country that has been resisting invaders for generations.

From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2018

Juncker played down the impact of the change in rules, which Luxembourg has been resisting for roughly seven years since the EU Savings Directive was launched.

From Reuters • Apr. 10, 2013