fend
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The two stores tell a tale of two Cubas, one, fast disappearing, in which the state provides for all, and another, newer, in which people are increasingly forced to fend for themselves.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
Like other members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the U.K. is seeking to improve the state of its armed forces and be in a better position to fend off potential threats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Bowling an immaculate line and using the demons in the pitch, Archer unnerved Devon Conway with a blow to the helmet and, four balls later, had the left-hander fend to second slip.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
He also helped her fend off a recall attempt while in office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Another lab director might have been inclined to fend off poachers from rival universities; Lawrence welcomed them, or at least refused to stand in their way.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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