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What is the meaning of resilire, the Latin root of the word resilient?

resilient

[ri-zil-yuhnt, -zil-ee-uhnt] / rɪˈzɪl jənt, -ˈzɪl i ənt /


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"However, in the short term, with severely challenged volumes, we need to reinforce our turnaround plan with additional decisive actions, lowering our break-even point and improving cash flows to make us more resilient."

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

The company's head Nicolas Hieronimus said the beauty market was proving resilient in a challenging global context, and that the use of GLP-1s was "a very important phenomenon for us".

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The stock fell after the tire maker’s volumes were weighed by lower sales of tires directly to automakers, however replacement tires proved more resilient.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Studies have shown that trans kids are consistent and resilient about their gender identity.

From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2026

So hard and resilient that they could last for centuries in the cold salt and sand of islands like ours.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk


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