beat off
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Wylfa beat off competition from another site at Oldbury in Gloucestershire, with the reactors designed by British engineering firm Rolls Royce, subject to final contracts, which are expected later this year.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2025
Can Hill emulate the success of Robinson or beat off the Evtol challenge?
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2024
Qatar beat off a challenge from South Korea in October to host the 2023 Asian Cup, using the facilities created for the World Cup.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 5, 2022
On a wonky night for UCLA, its defense giving out yardage like Rose Bowl flea market fliers and its offense a beat off its usual rhythm, one thing remained constant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2022
Somehow, Phineas's immune system beat off their attack.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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