fight back
Example Sentences
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Blondie would eventually break through into actual pop stardom, but also had to fight back against the “punk” label.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
“When it does come out ... we’ll be ready to fight back where we need to fight back.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
It didn’t spin and it didn’t fight back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Ismail al-Saifi, another resident of Tell, told AFP the settlers' presence in the village was not an isolated incident, and that locals had decided to fight back on Friday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
They won't be expecting someone to fight back right now, especially someone they can't see.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
