However, the government resisted calls for the nationalisation of the network.

The government is resisting calls for a 'quick settlement' because of the principle involved.

They have resisted calls, led by business circles, for a conservative coalition.

And many of the central figures in this investigation, including the governor, are resisting calls to testify.

Beyond that, Wall Street executives are likely to resist calls for change.

He has also successfully resisted calls for the creation of a new domestic intelligence service.

The Australian government has resisted calls to delay its auction.

But the Bush administration is resisting calls for quick action.

Congress always has a hard time resisting calls to give away the store.

President Bush and his top advisers have resisted calls for formal legal oversight of the program.