fend for
Example Sentences
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The union said concessions workers could walk off the job any time, leaving hungry fans to fend for themselves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
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
"They should have secured their people before the war started… not left people like this to fend for themselves," she said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026
Animal experts said that if the otters - who have since been named Valentine and Juliet - had been left to fend for themselves much longer, they likely would have died.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
“My parents knew better than to abandon me in the woods to fend for myself, with only wild animals as my companions—pardon me!” she cried aloud suddenly.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
