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at bay
adjective as in cornered
Strong match
adverb as in defensively
Weak matches
Example Sentences
Across Manchester, rivals City have struggled to keep their opponents at bay.
The offense gives the Chargers an early lead over the Browns on the road, and the defense keeps Cleveland at bay with three interceptions in a 27-10 victory.
However, England ultimately could not keep the visitors at bay.
The victim’s screams ultimately saved him, as a bystander stepped in, subdued the attacker and held him at bay for the remaining three hours until the assailant was arrested upon landing, the agent alleged.
The Jets couldn’t keep the lowly New England Patriots at bay, so they’re going to be hard pressed to put the clamps on C.J.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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