fend
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The company also adopted a shareholder-rights plan, often referred to as a “poison pill,” intended to fend off a hostile takeover.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
And then there’s Sen. Jon Husted, utilizing all the glute strength he can muster to fend off a challenge from Democratic ex-Sen.
From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026
Artificial intelligence has found critical security flaws in a major programming language called PHP, with many websites taken offline Thursday as organisations worldwide scramble to fend off would-be hackers.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
A man who reportedly helped to fend off Hamas attackers at Kibbutz Magen praised IDF troops who "fought so bravely" during the raid.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
After several days, weeks, or months of sleeping in your aunt’s basement or on a friend’s couch, a time comes when you are expected to fend for yourself.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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