keep from falling
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Those razor-thin losses take a lot out of a team that, quite honestly, needs every win within its grasp as it fights to keep from falling into the abyss.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 15, 2023
Jamison managed to keep from falling off the ledge.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2023
Usually by the time I make it back to my car I am in immense pain and have to lean against the car while I load groceries to keep from falling over.
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2020
For the moment, he is balancing on the crest, enjoying the ride and doing his best to keep from falling off.
From New York Times ● Jul. 31, 2015
Heavily disoriented, I staggered to my feet, grasping onto a bedpost to keep from falling.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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