resist overtures

Examples (10)

• The small country continued to resist diplomatic overtures from its larger neighbor.
• Despite their financial difficulties, the company's board decided to resist takeover overtures.
• She found it difficult to resist his persistent romantic overtures.
• The rebel group has so far managed to resist all peace overtures from the government.
• It is often hard to resist overtures of friendship when you are feeling lonely.
• The general advised the president to resist any overtures that might compromise national security.
• They are determined to resist overtures from competitors looking to hire their top talent.
• Historically, the tribe has resisted overtures to integrate into modern society.
• The minister was praised for resisting overtures from powerful lobbyists.
• Why did the committee resist the overtures made by the international relief organization?