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Previously, Facebook had warded off such invites from Congress.

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2018

When I had warded off this successfully,—for I declined to enlighten Miss Darrell on this subject,—she flew off at a tangent to Aunt Philippa.

From Uncle Max by Carey, Rosa Nouchette

Attempts in that direction had been made before and I had warded them all off Instinct told me not to let my attention be diverted from my regular business to what I considered a gamble.

From The Rise of David Levinsky by Cahan, Abraham

This, he said to himself, was caused by the many blows which he had warded off from his face and body.

From The Cruise of the Dazzler by London, Jack

His insight and skill had warded off a deadly flank attack on Schahofski's shattered corps at Plevna on July 30, and his prowess had contributed largely to the capture of Lovtcha on September 3.

From The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) by Rose, John Holland