Cross
Resist
Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Chronic Hero Syndrome: The player characters can't resist but save everyone they come cross, even if they're explicitly told not to.
Source: Video Game / 7th Dragon - Cross Ange: Embryo seems to desire Ange mostly because she's strong-willed enough to resist his manipulations and even outright Mind Control powers.
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It does not cross Parrish's mind, or he makes sure to not mention it, that the Red Flag members would try to flee or resist arrest.
Source: Series / Alphas
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