fight back

Example Sentences

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Will Disney be the first to fight back?

From Slate • May 29, 2026

A National Park Service website advises: “If you surprise a grizzly/brown bear and it charges or attacks, do not fight back! Only fight back if the attack persists.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 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

John Higgins produced a battling display to fight back from 3-1 down to draw level at 4-4 against Shaun Murphy in the opening session of their World Championship semi-final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

But all I can do is death-grip the rail and fight back the lump in my throat.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen