cannot resist
Frequency: 9.045.1 per million words
To not have the ability to oppose something.
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Examples (10)
- I cannot resist a good piece of chocolate cake.
- She cannot resist the urge to pet every dog she sees.
- Even though he knew it was wrong, he could not resist the temptation.
- The company could not resist the market pressures to lower prices.
- With such a charming smile, who could resist?
- The child could not resist reaching for the shiny toy.
- He found himself in a situation he could not resist.
- Despite her best efforts, she could not resist falling in love.
- We cannot resist the natural progression of time.
- Try as I might, I simply cannot resist late-night snacks.