fight back
Britishverb
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(intr) to resist an attack
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(intr) to counterattack
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(tr) to struggle to repress
she tried to fight back her tears
noun
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an act or campaign of resistance
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a counterattack
Example Sentences
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Will Disney be the first to fight back?
From Slate • May 29, 2026
"We will review everything then look at the future with a lot of ambitions, but also solutions to be able to fight back to win the league," said Bompastor.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
As those organizations fight back, they will be seeking to protect the integrity of mainstream sports, but they will also inadvertently be promoting the Enhanced Games.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
To fight back, European manufacturers have adopted the same strategy the Chinese used in the 2000s: learning from competitors via joint ventures.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Like all Cherokee, they knew how to endure suffering, keep their pride and, when necessary, fight back.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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