fight back

Example Sentences

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However, officials say that they will need to breed up to 600 million sterile screwworms flies each week in order to fight back the outbreak.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

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

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

My appetite has returned with my desire to fight back.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins