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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The sound was contagious, and I had to fight back tears.
From Literature
No doubt many of the companies hit by the nervousness will fight back with their own AI.
From Barron's
No doubt many of the companies hit by the nervousness will fight back with their own AI.
From Barron's
The demonisation of sharks is unfair, Hird believes, and he says most sharks realise quickly that humans often fight back, and aren't good to eat.
From BBC
Tottenham are the highest positioned of the seven clubs - currently sitting 14th on 29 points after fighting back to earn a point against Manchester City on Sunday.
From BBC
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