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.