strongly resist
Frequency: 8.525.3 per million words
To oppose something with great force or conviction.
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- The local community will strongly resist the new development project.
- She strongly resisted the urge to check her phone during the meeting.
- The government has strongly resisted calls for a public inquiry.
- Even under intense pressure, he continued to strongly resist their demands.
- Many people strongly resist change, preferring familiar routines.
- The material is designed to strongly resist corrosion and wear.
- Activists vowed to strongly resist any attempts to undermine environmental protections.
- Despite their efforts, they could not strongly enough resist the invading forces.
- He had always strongly resisted adopting new technologies in his business.
- We must strongly resist any form of discrimination in our society.