11.   He resisted pressure to resign.

12.   The PPP, however, continued to resist government pressure to open its ranks to non-Moslems.

13.   But it resisted undue pressures on the World Bank and the IMF to provide funds for debt-relief.

14.   Chatichai resisted pressure from the military to dismiss Chalerm.

15.   In May she had resisted pressure to become president of the Congress.

16.   The benefits to productivity and profitability of really good design are such, however, that such pressure should be resisted.

17.   At first the Vietnamese resisted this pressure.

18.   The government has resisted pressure to introduce a tight licensing system, as operated in Norway and Northern Ireland, arguing that it would be unworkable.

19.   Among her many friends are several strong, independent women who start their own businesses and resist the pressure to marry.

20.   Among much useful advice are tips on how to help teen-agers resist the pressures to become sexually involved.