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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That’s almost certainly what provoked Carney to fight back, and no conceivable Canadian leader could have done otherwise.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
Antonelli took the lead from Norris at the restart, but through two pit stops, Norris built a tyre offset to fight back and pass Antonelli for the win.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
The council’s signage was then replaced with placards urging residents to fight back against the parking plans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
“When it does come out ... we’ll be ready to fight back where we need to fight back.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
I was too sick and too tired to fight back the tears that seeped up into my eyes.
From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart
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