resistance

US /rɪˈzɪstəns/

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UK /rɪ'zɪstəns/

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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Force that stops or slows movement of something

The magnet’s resistance prevented the two objects touching

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Refusal to accept something new or different

The native villagers showed resistance towards modern ideas

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The property of a conductor by which it opposes the passage of an electric current.

The wire has a high electrical resistance.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The ability of an organism to withstand the effects of a harmful agent, such as a disease or drug

The bacteria developed resistance to the antibiotic.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A psychological defense mechanism in which a person unconsciously opposes the bringing of repressed thoughts into conscious awareness

The patient showed resistance to discussing their childhood.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A secret organization resisting authority, especially in an occupied country

During the war, the resistance helped many people escape.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The ability of a material to withstand the effects of a particular agent or condition

This material has good resistance to wear and tear.

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Same sizes, guys, same ceramic shield, same dust and water resistance and same starting prices, 799 for the 15 and 899 for the 15 Plus.
Same sizes, guys, same ceramic shield, same dust and water resistance and same starting prices, 799 for the 15 and 899 for the 15 Plus.
same dust and water resistance
same dust and water resistance

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Let's talk about how your body uses protein to build muscle and whether protein shakes are helping you get the best out of resistance training.
Let's talk about how your body uses protein to build muscle and whether protein shakes are helping you get the best out of resistance training.
are helping you get the best out of resistance training.
are helping you get the best out of resistance training.

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We also see that President Zelensky's courage, as well as the support they sought internationally, all contributed to Ukraine's resistance against the Russian invasion.
We also see that President Zelensky's courage, as well as the support they sought internationally, all contributed to Ukraine's resistance against the Russian invasion.
sought internationally, all contributed to Ukraine's resistance against the
sought internationally, all contributed to Ukraine's resistance against the

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Your overworked heart beats even harder to push blood through the extra resistance and your blood pressure rises.
Your overworked heart beats even harder to push blood through the extra resistance and your blood pressure rises.
push blood through the extra resistance and your blood pressure rises. So hard that fluids seep
push blood through the extra resistance and your blood pressure rises. So hard that fluids seep

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In addition to weight loss, studies in humans have found that intermittent fasting can improve insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and inflammation, all of which lead to better health.
In addition to weight loss, studies in humans have found that intermittent fasting can improve insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and inflammation, all of which lead to better health.
can improve insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and inflammation,
can improve insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and inflammation,

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RESISTANCE AT FULL IF YOU RUN
RESISTANCE AT FULL IF YOU RUN

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There wasn't resistance.
There wasn't resistance.

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resistance on its own part was undisturbed by any effort of its adversary, Scrooge
resistance on its own part was undisturbed by any effort of its adversary, Scrooge

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Other types of fish have also evolved a resistance to the sea anemone's sting.
Other types of fish have also evolved a resistance to the sea anemone's sting.

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been trying to find a path of least resistance.
been trying to find a path of least resistance.