keep at bay
Example Sentences
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Ukraine has learned to safeguard this trade by using naval drones to keep at bay Russia’s Black Sea Fleet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 1, 2026
And as those behind it move aside, how will al-Sharaa keep at bay any other criminals waiting in the wings to replace them?
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2024
Having an extra-thick uterine lining, as is the case in humans, helps the female body keep at bay the tentacle-like villi of the invasive human placenta should pregnancy occur.
From Slate ● Sep. 7, 2024
On why the Tatuyo paint their faces: “To keep at bay negative energy.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 16, 2021
Tears slid down Ophie’s deep brown cheeks, and she buried her face in her hands, all the feelings she’d tried to keep at bay overwhelming her.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
