How to Use at bay in a Sentence

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• Outside, breezes help keep leaves dry and plant diseases at bay.
  — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
• Mulch keeps weeds at bay, which can compete for water and nutrients your tree needs.
  — Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026
• These can help keep the right amount of chlorine in your pool, which aids in sanitation and keeping algae at bay.
  — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
• Use a primer with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides to keep dry skin or flakiness at bay.
  — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 3 July 2026
• But there were other things in her control to keep the anxiety at a low hum, to make the threats ambient and hold the panic at bay.
  — Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
• The key here is to find a jacket that’s weightless enough to keep sweat at bay while providing just the right amount of warmth on a brisk summer evening or early morning.
  — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 June 2026
• Don’t miss our favorite flatweave rug, as well as a handwoven utility basket with plenty of storage space to keep clutter at bay.
  — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
• At a time when British independent film continues to struggle, this feature is keeping the cynics at bay.
  — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026
• Staving off boredom and keeping insanity at bay can lead to questionable decisions.
  — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 29 June 2026
• This one is formulated specifically for the under-eye area to softly highlight and brighten your look while keeping creasing at bay.
  — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 27 June 2026
• Despite a lack of clinical evidence, experts say there may be a reason the cocktail is helping some people keep persistent symptoms at bay.
  — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 1 July 2026
• Keeping bug spray handy can help protect against annoying bites, while placing citronella candles around your yard or patio can keep pests at bay, especially once the sun sets.
  — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
• England looked disjointed and sloppy for much of the first half, while Congo was bright and creative with the ball and held England at bay defensively.
  — Bailey Johnson, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
• If things start to get smelly or to keep odors at bay, sprinkle baking soda liberally over carpets, rugs, upholstery, pet beds, and even in your car to absorb any lingering pet scents.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
• The soil, Hakena Hulitt said, was hard, dry and cracked from being farmed with heavy machinery, and has been rejuvenated with compost, tilling and learning how to keep weeds at bay without pesticides.
  — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
• To prevent moisture and body oils from breaking down the internal components (and keep stains and allergens at bay), investing in a quality mattress protector is one of the simplest and most effective ways to extend your mattress's lifespan.
  — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026