resist
verb (used with object)
to withstand, strive against, or oppose.
was resisting
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past progressiveof resist.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Mr Greaney said Mr Amaad had "no legitimate reason to seek to prevent the officers from carrying out their duty particularly in the circumstances where it must have been obvious his brother was resisting arrest".
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2025
Abu Daqqa was urging the family to go west, but Ayat was resisting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2025
“The video evidence conclusively demonstrates that neither Deputy employed excessive force to subdue Perkins, who just as conclusively was resisting arrest,” three 5th Circuit judges said.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 6, 2023
While both Hayes and Ashford-White said Ellis was resisting arrest, neither testified that Ellis struck, kicked or otherwise threatened officers.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2023
“There’s no question he was resisting arrest,” said the other officer.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
