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[fend] / fɛnd /


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Eyes are now on decisions by the central banks of Britain and Japan, with the latter also expected to hike as it looks to fend off a rise in inflation and a weaker yen.

From Barron's Sep. 17, 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

Then, in a last-ditch effort to fend off Hong’s insurgency, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who had previously suspended his campaign, reentered the race less than a month before polls opened.

From Slate Aug. 17, 2026

California has one toss-up race: in the 22nd District, where Valadao hopes to fend off Democratic newcomer Randy Villegas for his Central Valley swing seat.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

We’re at the beginning, Chapter Two, where the kids are only just realizing that they’re going to have to fend for themselves.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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