fend off
phrasal verb
fended off; fending off; fends off
: to defend oneself against (someone or something)
They succeeded in fending off the attack/attackers.
They have had to fend off allegations of voter fraud.
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First off, Georgie and Ruben must learn how to work together to fend off Fagenbach, keep their business afloat, and pay off their debt.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 May 2025
Not even a politician as talented as Bill Clinton could have threaded that needle, while also fending off attacks from Trump.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Vikings depended on them, congregating in the central room to share stories by the fire and fend off the cold.
—Atlas Ocean Voyages, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025
It's loaded with barrier-repairing niacinamide, ultra-nourishing shea butter for deep hydration, and a blend of glycerin and mineral-rich water to lock in moisture and fend off dryness all day.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 May 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 May 2025
Not even a politician as talented as Bill Clinton could have threaded that needle, while also fending off attacks from Trump.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Vikings depended on them, congregating in the central room to share stories by the fire and fend off the cold.
—Atlas Ocean Voyages, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025
It's loaded with barrier-repairing niacinamide, ultra-nourishing shea butter for deep hydration, and a blend of glycerin and mineral-rich water to lock in moisture and fend off dryness all day.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 May 2025
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“Fend off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fend%20off. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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