sales resistance
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sales resistance
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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New issues have special salesmanship behind them, which calls therefore for a special degree of sales resistance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Under such circumstances, humorous advertising is more likely to secure audience attention, increase memorability, overcome sales resistance, and enhance message persuasiveness.”
From Inc ● Dec. 31, 2010
Despite the island's difficulties, the independentistas are still meeting a lot of sales resistance.
From Time Magazine Archive
Wershow found his biggest sales resistance when he tried to peddle last year's Open Champion Jack Fleck.
From Time Magazine Archive
Both Penny and Louise had helped sell tickets for the motor pilgrimage, but sales resistance was becoming increasingly difficult to overcome.
From The Wishing Well by Wirt, Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine)
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