keep from falling
Example Sentences
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Some residents clung to each other to keep from falling into the rising tide.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 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
In the second, Raina is clinging to the floor tiles by her fingertips, trying to keep from falling into an abyss.
From New York Times ● Sep. 17, 2019
To keep from falling over it, Morris says a constant vigilance is required.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 29, 2016
Her wonder was so strong that she had to clutch the rail to keep from falling.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
