fend
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But once the seven days are up, they said they are threatened with no further support, as well as with being left to fend for themselves.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
The potential settlement is Bayer’s latest attempt to end the mass litigation it faces for the weedkiller and fend off future lawsuits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Annual sales growth has decelerated over the past five years through 2025, and is expected to slow further this year, leaving it less room to fend off threats like X Money.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
When they were told their flight had left, she said EasyJet representatives then "left us to fend for ourselves".
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
In exchange, supplicants pledged their votes, helping the Democratic aldermen who filled the city council to fend off their Republican opponents.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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