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at bay

ADJECTIVE
cornered
Synonyms
STRONG


ADJECTIVE
trapped
Synonyms
ADVERB
defensively
Synonyms
Antonyms


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Iran conflict at bay, has failed to dent the market’s spirit.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 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

The Federal Reserve has two main jobs: to keep unemployment low and inflation at bay.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

The spike plunged into him, that familiar anxiety he worked so hard to keep at bay.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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