fight off
Britishverb
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to repulse; repel
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to struggle to avoid or repress
to fight off a cold
Example Sentences
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Likewise, there’s a prevailing view that “slower AI” could create a longer competitive runway for established software companies that have had to fight off investor fears about disruption.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
If they can fight off any late advances for their top players, a good season lies in store - and, perhaps, another cup challenge.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
A ragtag group of Duffer Brothers misfits teaming up to fight off eldritch horror might be the last safe bet in television.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
Watching women fight off the arms of the occult has a clock on it.
From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2026
She tried to sing, tried to fight off the sleep, and stumbled, went down on her knees.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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