Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
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The puck deflected off the outstretched stick of Ottawa defender Rory Guilday and into the back of the net.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026 -
Mack then pushed the Marlins’ lead to 3-0 with a two-run single with the bases loaded in the fourth that deflected off second baseman Ozzie Albies’ glove and into right field to score Kyle Stowers and Marsee.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Regulators voted to hold off plans until 2030 after two major oil refineries threatened to close up shop in the state.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Mayor Pro Tem Eddie Dingler said the consensus among board members was to hold off on further action against Carney until after the budget vote in June.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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This includes the British A22 Churchill, which featured heavier armor intended to withstand fire from Germany’s infamous 88 mm Flak anti-tank guns.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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Founded in 2012, Cult Gaia has withstood more than a decade of shifting fashion cycles by consistently resisting convention.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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But the California high school athletics governing body has resisted, sparking outrage from anti-trans groups.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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These allow companies to resist speculative takeover and embed mission and values for the benefit of employees, customers, and/or the broader community.—
Alex Amouyel,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Extending housing to remote areas requires new roads, water systems, sewers, schools, and fire protection, all of which are costly and often opposed by local governments.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The wall is opposed by environmental groups, local sheriffs, and a far-right pro-gun YouTuber who is the region’s Republican nominee for Congress.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Already ahead on the scoreboard from the ninth minute, Arsenal could stand off and allow their opponents to work themselves into a frenzy.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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As players started to trickle out of the clubhouse with bats and gloves in for the Cubs’ first full-squad workout yesterday, Chairman Tom Ricketts stood off to the side, taking in the scene.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Ward (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward%20%28off%29. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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