fight back

Example Sentences

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Will Disney be the first to fight back?

From Slate • May 29, 2026

"The graffiti will be removed once the investigation is complete. With antisemitism on the rise here and across the globe, we will always stand up for our Jewish community and fight back against hate."

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

After two sessions of their match, Hawkins led 10-6, but Williams, a champion in 2000, 2003 and 2018, was unable to fight back as the six frames went alternate ways, with Hawkins securing the victory.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

In the ad, she touted reductions for two straight years in street homelessness and talked up her willingness to fight back against federal immigration raids.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Though I knew Sass would never do such a thing, I believed she would surely kill my spirit with her spitefulness if I didn’t fight back.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan