beat off
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Her husband has had to beat off hawks with a baseball bat if their small dog is outside.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
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
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
“That’s her,” he said, pointing at Luna, who was still dancing alone, waving her arms around her head like someone attempting to beat off midges.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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