fend off
Example Sentences
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And, Asa writes, they’ll gamble “that they can fend off competition from used and refurbished devices, a market that is also growing.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
County has been removing massive amounts of sediment from reservoirs including San Gabriel, Eaton Wash and Devil’s Gate to maximize their water-catching capacity and fend off floods.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Unable to fend off any of the seven break points she faced, the 30-year-old was not helped by an unforced error count of 22 compared to just four winners.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
But as Walmart worked to grow online to fend off Amazon, leaders focused again on expanding the retailer’s appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
As if saying it will somehow fend off the truth.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
