Jessica could not resist effectively, since Jesse was eager enough to go.

The youth recoiled as Bolan tried to lift him from the bed, then gave up, unable to resist effectively.

Marcuse argued that only marginal groups of students and poor alienated workers could effectively resist the system.

Terrified, she was not supposed to resist effectively.

It wasn't a hard floor, but he felt dizzy for a moment, unable to resist effectively.

The rat was tired, no longer able to resist effectively.

Despite their bad tactical position, facing attack from both front and rear, the Persian army resisted effectively, due to its greater numbers.

She could not effectively resist, with her feet off the ground.

The societies strenuously and effectively resisted all efforts to bring them under normal military discipline.

Males came of age when they could effectively resist the telepathic control of their father.