keep from falling
Example Sentences
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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
She had to walk all of the downhill sections to keep from falling.
From New York Times • May 28, 2022
Vikings leadership conducted initial interviews with eight candidates to keep from falling behind in the process with eight other teams also on the hunt this offseason.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2022
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 fact, the fit gathered so much steam so swiftly that he had to stagger over to the altar and grab hold of it to keep from falling.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
