become resistant
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To develop resistance over time.
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- Bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics over time.
- Many pests have started to become resistant to common pesticides.
- The human body can sometimes become resistant to certain medications.
- If exposed repeatedly, some plants might become resistant to harsh environmental conditions.
- He has become increasingly resistant to any form of criticism.
- With continuous exposure, the virus began to become resistant to the new treatment.
- Certain materials are designed to become resistant to corrosion and wear.
- The local community has become quite resistant to the proposed urban development.
- After years of research, they managed to make the crop become resistant to a specific disease.
- It's crucial to understand why some individuals become resistant to behavioral changes.