token resistance

Examples (10)

• She put up only token resistance to the idea, knowing it was inevitable.
• The union's protest was largely token resistance, as they knew the decision had already been made.
• He offered token resistance to going to bed, but quickly gave in.
• The opposition party's challenge was dismissed as mere token resistance.
• Despite her initial token resistance, she eventually agreed to join the project.
• The government's acceptance of the minor amendment was seen as token resistance to public pressure.
• They made a show of token resistance before ultimately complying with the new rules.
• It was clear that his arguments were just token resistance to avoid looking too eager.
• The committee's objections were nothing more than token resistance to a popular proposal.
• She put up a brief token resistance when offered the last slice of cake, but secretly wanted it.