fend
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Unable to fend off any of the seven break points she faced, the 30-year-old was not helped by an unforced error count of 22 compared to just four winners.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
But as Walmart worked to grow online to fend off Amazon, leaders focused again on expanding the retailer’s appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Then, in a last-ditch effort to fend off Hong’s insurgency, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who had previously suspended his campaign, reentered the race less than a month before polls opened.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
California has one toss-up race: in the 22nd District, where Valadao hopes to fend off Democratic newcomer Randy Villegas for his Central Valley swing seat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
How often had she helped fend off odd questions from strangers who recognized him?
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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