beat back

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Force to retreat or withdraw, as in His findings beat back all their arguments to the contrary. This phrase was often used in a military context (and still is), as in Their armies were beaten back. [Late 1500s]

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beat back

In the Democratic primary, Platner, 41, beat back Maine’s governor, Janet Mills, who is 78.

From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026

Ranchers and vets say this $4 treatment for cattle will help them beat back flesh-eating screwworm.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026

Yet Lopez once again beat back her well-funded opposition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

OpenAI executives are hoping that unifying its products under one app will allow it to streamline resources as it seeks to beat back the success of its rival Anthropic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026

“Every single one,” he says, without missing a beat, back to form.

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