initially resist
Frequency: 6.48.0 per million words
To oppose something at the start.
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- The committee members initially resisted the proposal.
- She tried to initially resist the temptation to eat the cake.
- Many people initially resist change, but eventually adapt.
- The body may initially resist new medications.
- Despite his strong will, he couldn't initially resist her charm.
- The new policy was initially resisted by some employees.
- Although they initially resisted, they later understood the necessity.
- It's common for children to initially resist bedtime.
- He initially resisted the idea, thinking it was too radical.
- The immune system will initially resist foreign invaders.