An Osaka District Court ruling in 2008 acknowledged a victim's lack of consent, but felt her resistance was insufficient.

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Pulling off onto the soft shoulder, he felt a certain resistance from the undercarriage.

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He felt a terrible inner resistance but could not feel what it was that it resisted.

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Pearce spoke to the FA last week but encountered resistance from City, who felt he should focus on club matters.

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