at bay
Example Sentences
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ZUG, Switzerland—This Alpine nation has long relied on its geography to keep the world at bay.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
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
He made multiple fine saves to keep the Rams at bay, and was beaten only by a stoppage-time penalty.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The Federal Reserve has two main jobs: to keep unemployment low and inflation at bay.
From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026
He had been trying to keep fear at bay ever since reaching the Burrow, but now it enveloped him, seeming to crawl over his skin, throbbing in his chest, clogging his throat.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
