try to resist

Frequency: 8.119.5 per million words

To make an effort to oppose something.

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Examples (10)

  • I always try to resist the urge to buy unnecessary things.
  • She tried to resist the temptation to eat the last piece of cake.
  • We will try to resist any efforts to undermine the project.
  • They are trying to resist the new policy, but it's proving difficult.
  • The company must try to resist external pressure to cut corners.
  • Despite overwhelming evidence, he continued to try to resist the truth.
  • It's hard to try to resist a good laugh, even in serious situations.
  • The protestors tried to resist the demolition of the historic building.
  • Always try to resist making quick judgments about people.
  • If you try to resist the changes, you might find yourself left behind.