How to use "resist" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "resist" in popular movie and book plots

  • Alfred and Natalie find themselves unable to resist their attraction to each other and a tryst in a hotel room ensues.  - From the Terrace
  • He later serves the organization as a spy in the Northeastern United States, passing along information and urging locals to resist Windrip.  - It Can't Happen Here
  • She cannot resist her desire for him and lies for Lewt to the law, hiding him in her room.  - Duel in the Sun (film)
  • Henry refuses, replying that even his reduced and sickly army is sufficient to resist a French attack.  - Henry V (1989 film)
  • Marianne cannot resist going to see the estate; she becomes gravely ill trekking up a hill in a torrential rain.  - Sense and Sensibility (film)
  • Within the Honored Matres, many admire Murbella's strength and abilities and desire Bene Gesserit training, but resist assimilation.  - Bene Gesserit
  • The third tempter suggests a coalition with the barons and a chance to resist the King.  - Murder in the Cathedral
  • However, he cannot get her out of his mind, and when Phyllis shows up at his own home, he cannot resist her any longer.  - Double Indemnity (film)
  • At the Hornburg, the army of Rohan led by King Théoden and Aragorn resist a full-scale onslaught by the hosts of Saruman.  - The Two Towers
  • The barber falls in love with a neighbor's daughter Hannah (Paulette Goddard), and together they try to resist persecution by storm troopers.  - The Great Dictator
  • Mae starts to resist and scream when Lennie strokes her hair too hard.  - Of Mice and Men (1939 film)
  • He is terrified someone will see him with her in his arms; however, he cannot resist the temptation of the forbidden, and he kisses her.  - Native Son
  • At first the six brothers remember Milly's teaching and try to resist being drawn into a fight by accepting physical indignities.  - Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
  • He cautions the village men that once they actively resist Calvera they will have to keep killing until all the bandits are dead.  - The Magnificent Seven
  • Frodo and Sam reach the edge of the Cracks of Doom, but Frodo cannot resist the Ring any longer.  - The Lord of the Rings
  • The Sidhe elves resist the Serpent Riders' magic.  - Heretic (video game)

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