fight back

Example Sentences

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Although the Yellow Vests often claimed they were forced to fight back against what they saw as police aggression, none of the protesters advocated violence against people.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

A top Iranian official said his country will continue to fight back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

What’s suffering as a result of these attacks: the ability of ordinary people who were on the receiving end of crackdowns to get good representation to fight back.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

Public safety workers, who are not allowed to strike, say they have no leverage with which to fight back, giving the county final word.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Not working hard and not caring—even theft—were subtle types of rebellion, the only ways for enslaved people to fight back.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis