specific resistance
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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That figure is contained within the initial letter sent by the chief constable to the prime minister, asking for specific assistance for this from the Treasury.
From BBC • Aug. 22, 2024
The messages, which were provided to The Post by the spouse of a Richneck Elementary schoolteacher, do not detail what specific assistance Zwerner sought, or to whom she directed her requests.
From Washington Post • Jan. 21, 2023
But American officials have declined to provide details on the specific assistance, citing operational security.
From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2022
“Of course if it becomes clear what his goal was, or if he was indeed on a mission, then perhaps specific assistance can be given,” Ahmadinejad said.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2017
I would love to hear from our readers with suggestions on how these parents might seek out more specific assistance to help their child.
From Slate
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