at bay

Example Sentences

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No coincidence, it is also equipped with active noise cancellation, to keep the rubbery roar at bay at highway speeds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

So does the Spaniard need to refine his style for next season to push Arsenal to the next level, build up their possession numbers, and keep challengers at bay?

From BBC • May 31, 2026

These measures would contribute to "reduced demand" for subdivided units, keeping rents at bay, a Housing Bureau spokesperson said in a statement.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Oil is climbing to start the week as Morgan Stanley is warning that crude prices are being held at bay from much higher losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Colin began by employing a strategy he'd just invented called the “windmill,” which involved windmilling his arms around to keep his attacker at bay.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green