But the other countries have resisted American appeals for deadlines and rapid progress.

The museum resisted appeals from West German officials that the exhibition end with mention of Germany's post-war turnaround.

She resisted appeals that she run for Parliament last year, and now she watches politics as an outsider.

Bonn continues to resist American appeals to play a "locomotive role" for the world economy.

West Germany has so far resisted appeals to accelerate its economy but has allowed for the possibility of such measures after its national elections next Sunday.

At times, he seems to be actively resisting his phenom status and easy appeals to emotion.

Previously, Mr. McVeigh resisted further appeals, which speeded the setting of an execution date.

I can also understand that when farmers experience bad weather or the collapse of a foreign market, Congress is rarely able to resist emotional appeals for relief.

Democrats said it would be difficult for Republicans to resist such appeals in this election year.

At times, other nations have been greedy and irresponsible in resisting sensible American appeals for their cooperation.