beat off
Example Sentences
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But it beat off competition from some of Europe's leading shipyards with a design, according to ferries government-owned procurement agency CMAL, that was more detailed and developed than the rest.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2023
Bradford beat off competition from County Durham, Southampton and Wrexham to be named the UK's City of Culture for 2025 in May last year.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2023
Qatar beat off a challenge from South Korea in October to host the 2023 Asian Cup, using the facilities created for the World Cup.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 5, 2022
On a wonky night for UCLA, its defense giving out yardage like Rose Bowl flea market fliers and its offense a beat off its usual rhythm, one thing remained constant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2022
‘It matters little who is the enemy, if we cannot beat off his attack,’ said Gandalf.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
