fend
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But such heavy commercial appeal erodes all that singularity, leaving queer people to fend for themselves in defining and celebrating their identities, apart from the pinkwashing.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026
Seeking to fend off the advances, Commerzbank's CEO Bettina Orlopp unveiled a strategic plan to strengthen profitability through 2030, including job cuts to become leaner and more attractive to shareholders.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has championed the use of advanced technology to fend off Russian attacks, including launching the Defense AI Center A1.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Reaves’ game-high scoring effort wasn’t enough to fend off the relentless defending champions that had six players score in double figures, including three with 20 or more points.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Crunch and Pretty Pig would need to fend for themselves.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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