bay
Example Sentences
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Navy kept both parties at bay and the waterway open.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
So does the Spaniard need to refine his style for next season to push Arsenal to the next level, build up their possession numbers, and keep challengers at bay?
From BBC • May 31, 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
I followed, and we tucked ourselves into the tiny maintenance bay we’d used the last time we were almost caught by security.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing bay
Words Every Pirate Should Know
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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