beat back
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“While bears beat back the bullish test higher, however, searing heat will return early next week, particularly in Texas, while Corpus Christi LNG feedgas nominations are creeping up.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
In the Democratic primary, Platner, 41, beat back Maine’s governor, Janet Mills, who is 78.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Yet Lopez once again beat back her well-funded opposition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Norwegian family drama, Sentimental Value, beat back stiff competition in the best film not in the English language category, including Brazilian thriller The Secret Agent.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026
“Right, I'll go speak with the sheriff, you go ask the Duchess if she'll spread the word that everyone needs to fight if were going to beat back the approaching horde.”
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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