Northwest has consistently resisted efforts by its rivals to raise prices.

He consistently resisted shooting to set up his teammates, receiving seven assists in the first period.

The common law courts have through three centuries consistently resisted all attempts to appeal decisions of the visitor.

He consistently resisted international pressure to negotiate seriously with the rebels and to allow them to find asylum in Cuba.

And unlike many department stores, Wal-Mart consistently resisted going upscale.

But the Senate has consistently resisted, arguing that greedy insurance companies, not litigious consumers, are the problem.

In the end, can television consistently resist pictures, even silly ones, or, for prime time, the punchy question over reasoned debate?

American tobacco companies have consistently resisted efforts to obtain the names of international customers, European prosecutors have said.

However, he consistently resisted pleas for more democracy.

Mr. Greenspan has consistently resisted pressure to raise rates over the past few years just because the old models have been sending warnings signals.