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
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Armed with LLMs capable of ingesting massive quantities of data, companies can fight back and more accurately model consumer behavior and deliver personalized results.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
He also vowed to fight back against cuts to programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Medicaid.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
After learning what had happened in New York and Washington, they chose to fight back against their hijackers, almost certainly saving countless more lives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
An absorbing contest featuring some sensational points saw the Americans fight back again in the decider, only to falter from a commanding lead in the tie-break.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
They didn’t fight back, they didn’t run in fear, they just stood there and took it.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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