Sentence examples for resisted successfully from inspiring English sources

Mr. Tauzin left open the possibility that the auto industry could propose steps to increase overall gas mileage to avoid new government mandates, which it has resisted successfully for many years.

The Byzantines, having received timely reinforcements, resisted successfully at first, but in 870 Muhammad sent a fleet from Sicily to the island, whose fortress fell on 29 August 870.

Although Stephen's successors were engaged in numerous struggles for succession, not only were they able to resist successfully the efforts of the Holy Roman emperor to dominate Hungary (especially in 1063 and 1074), but also King Ladislas (László; reigned 1077 95) and King Coloman (Kálmán; reigned 1095 1116) were able to extend Hungary's control over Croatia.

xi)" Because these principles lay the groundwork for a positive sexuality from which unwanted sex may be resisted more successfully, an adaptation of some of the OWL curriculum units was included in a sexuality-enhanced version of the AAA program.

But the poorest people are often the easiest to subjugate because they do not have the power to resist, to successfully make change.

The banks successfully resisted takeover.

Occasionally such incursions are successfully resisted.

Wal-Mart has successfully resisted unionization of its employees.

Until now, Switzerland has successfully resisted pressure to share information.

Gove successfully resisted this attempt to politicise the curriculum".

All of them successfully resisted and overturned, prompting emails showing the gratitude of a grateful community.