at bay
Example Sentences
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No coincidence, it is also equipped with active noise cancellation, to keep the rubbery roar at bay at highway speeds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
He made multiple fine saves to keep the Rams at bay, and was beaten only by a stoppage-time penalty.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Some economists say it will be hard to keep Chinese manufacturers at bay.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Since men are prohibited from wearing hats during hajj, many carry umbrellas to try to keep the blistering sun at bay.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
She’s the warehouse and office cat, who keeps the rats at bay in the storeroom.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
