fight off
verb
fought off; fighting off; fights off
: to defend oneself against (someone or something) by fighting or struggling : to avoid being harmed or overcome by (someone or something) by fighting or struggling
They fought off the attack/attackers.
I'm trying to fight off a cold.
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Colorado's primary has Democratic incumbents fighting off challenges ranging from progressive newcomers to state lawmakers seeking higher office.
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Terry Collins,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Joint then fought off a break point to go ahead 2-0 in the second.
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Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Atlanta opening cooling center and splashpads In an effort to help its residents fight off the heat, the city of Atlanta is opening a cooling Center beginning on Tuesday.
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Dan Raby,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The elder Dahmer shot back, using his ample arsenal to fight off the attack.
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Gary Fields,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
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Terry Collins,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Joint then fought off a break point to go ahead 2-0 in the second.
—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Atlanta opening cooling center and splashpads In an effort to help its residents fight off the heat, the city of Atlanta is opening a cooling Center beginning on Tuesday.
—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The elder Dahmer shot back, using his ample arsenal to fight off the attack.
—
Gary Fields,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
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“Fight off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20off. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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