However, the Japanese military force met with the much greater resistance that they had expected.

We wondered if the present conservative Government would do this without great resistance.

It is likely that the rules would have faced much greater resistance a year ago.

At least, if I did, there wasn't any great resistance to overcome.

He continued to walk forward against his suit's greater resistance.

This leads to great resistance and a higher rate of wear.

As a people they have a great resistance to learning a foreign language.

"I have great resistance to any sanctions that will impact on children," he said.

He seemed to be pushing the words out against some great inner resistance.

This design does not have as great resistance to crushing.