fend off

Example Sentences

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Fertitta was able to fend off a competing offer from billionaire investor Carl Icahn’s firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Reaves’ game-high scoring effort wasn’t enough to fend off the relentless defending champions that had six players score in double figures, including three with 20 or more points.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

To fend off the amphibious assault, U.S. troops launched missiles from the truck-based High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or Himars.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Annual sales growth has decelerated over the past five years through 2025, and is expected to slow further this year, leaving it less room to fend off threats like X Money.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

"Prince Blockhead! You should wear your crown to fend off woodpeckers."

From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman