| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Resists offers (5,3) | ||
| Continue to resist offers | ||
| Offers to, but one stands firm (5,3) | ||
| Extends (hand) (5,3) | ||
| Maintains resistance though fortress is in the open (5,3) | ||
| Waits for a better offer, say | Wall Street Journal | 03 Oct 2022 |
| *Waits for a better offer, say | New York Times | 15 Apr 2020 |