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resilience

[ ri-zil-yuhns, -zil-ee-uhns ]

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noun

the power or ability of a material to return to its original form, position, etc., after being bent, compressed, or stretched; elasticity.
the ability of a person to adjust to or recover readily from illness, adversity, major life changes, etc.; buoyancy.
the ability of a system or organization to respond to or recover readily from a crisis, disruptive process, etc.:
Cities can build resilience to climate change by investing in infrastructure.

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First recorded in 1620–30; resili(ent) + -ence

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"We had an exceptionally dry and sunny March," said Will Lang, head of risk and resilience services at the Met Office.

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Each scene is a separate tiny episode, but they all connect back to the nagging pain and resilience that define Stan’s existence.

But there have been areas of progress and resilience: Apartments downtown have remained relatively full.

Another measure of Raducanu's improved resilience has been her impressive recent record in these situations - and showed it again.

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