fighting off
Example Sentences
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A California couple attacked by a bear outside their eastern Sierra Nevada home have survived the encounter after fighting off the animal with a water bottle and a hatchet, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
As Caine spoke, the president’s eyes appeared closed, as if he were fighting off sleep while standing up.
From Salon • Jan. 6, 2026
Queen Camilla has spoken for the first time publicly about fighting off an attacker on a train when she was a teenager, in an interview broadcast Wednesday.
From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025
Vitamin C has long been sold as a winter essential, but according to Dr McCartney, the evidence simply isn't strong enough to recommend it when it comes to fighting off colds.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025
“Don’t you want to try it?!” he asked the princess, fighting off a wild desire to taste everything at once.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
