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or beat off
as in turned back
to drive back
the defense managed to beat off those offensive players who were taking shots at the goalie
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The college resisted and went to court, reaching the Supreme Court, which ruled that Dartmouth’s charter was a contract that protected the institution from the state.—
Johann Neem / Made by History,
TIME,
2 Jan. 2025 -
The leaders of those countries often resisted these efforts, stating that their new governments were too fragile to tolerate the proliferation of private groups that criticized their government’s policies.—
Johann Neem / Made by History,
TIME,
2 Jan. 2025
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Surprisingly, many fans seem to be intrigued rather than repelled by the dish.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Dec. 2024
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The backpack repelled water, gave me easy access to my umbrella, and kept all my valuables dry.—
Laura Lajiness Kaupke,
Glamour,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Beaten off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaten%20off. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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