foiling

The Saudis are a critical ally in the struggle against AQAP and probably helped in foiling this latest plot.

Yet the criticisms barely fazed Republicans, many of whom took a mischievous pleasure in foiling their rivals again and again.

The gloves were systematically foiling his attempts to withdraw the coil of wire at his side.

Could not some position be taken now which will do good in the way of foiling the attacks of our opponents?

Ukridge slipped into his corner, adroitly foiling Albert, who had made a dive in that direction.

Is the unseen, mysterious guardian of this mist-covered region foiling us?

His brain raced desperately in a vain effort to find some way out, some method of foiling this beast.