fend
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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
Above the patter of rain cascading through the jungle canopy comes the haunting call of a pileated gibbon singing to fend off intruders in Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
In a certain sense, this decision arrived suddenly, since even late last week Starmer still hoped to fend off a possible leadership challenge within Labour.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
This will involve Corlys Velaryon and his fleet trying to fend off an attack by Tyland Lannister and the Triarchy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Jerry told Tom to fend off from the bow while he backed out of the dock.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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