beat off
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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
The Gravedigger's Wife, written and directed by Finish-Somali director Khadar Ahmed, beat off competition at Fespaco from 16 other movies.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2021
Miriam Groot, 25, who runs a blog call The Veggie Reporter, beat off competition from around the world.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2021
They spread them in the sun to dry, then they beat off the dried outer hulls and stored the nuts in the attic for winter.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
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