as in turning back
to drive back
the defense managed to beat off those offensive players who were taking shots at the goalie
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Beyond markets, investors are also watching geopolitical risks, with attention turning back to the Middle East.
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The three governments have turned to Russia as a major security ally after turning back from Western allies.
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The photos, plain and anonymous, feature a woman in a white dress, her head cropped out of the photo and a girl in pink, heavily blurred, turning away from the camera to reveal a braid garnished with a delicate bow.
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Fracturing politics So far, Britain’s increasingly fractured political landscape has benefited Reform UK, as people have felt increasingly confident turning away from the country’s two major parties – Labour and the Conservatives.
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The wax and sealant not only restores your chrome wheels’ glossy shine but also protects them by actively repelling brake dust, road salt and other debris.
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Lavender Thanks to its strong, aromatic scent, lavender is effective at repelling mosquitoes and flies.
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While there are dismemberments and other bits of gruesome violence to be found in the film, Badlands is largely aimed at endearing its audience rather than repulsing them.
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These stunning, resilient shrub roses are bred to thrive in heat and humidity, resisting related diseases.
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He was arrested for arson, resisting/delaying/obstructing firefighters, and parole hold.
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Therefore, building mental endurance is essential to staving off decision fatigue and reducing the judgment errors that tend to surface when a leader's cognitive reserves run low.
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But in the group stage of the competition, Gollner says awarding a point for a tie acknowledges the effort inherent in staving off defeat.
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