fend off
verb
fended off; fending off; fends off
: to defend oneself against (someone or something)
They succeeded in fending off the attack/attackers.
They have had to fend off allegations of voter fraud.
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The Italian finished off the match in 15 minutes on Saturday, sealing it on his third match point after Medvedev fended off two on his serve.
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ABC News, 16 May 2026
The investment comes at a time when ports are in dire need of help to fend off attacks from bad actors.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Preventive-wise, nothing fends off premature signs of aging — think, fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots — sun damage and irritation like sunscreen.
—Abby Dupes, StyleCaster, 13 May 2026
In Los Angeles’ 32nd District, Sherman, 71, is attempting to fend off Jake Levine, 41, a former Obama and Biden White House climate aide who decided to run after losing his childhood home in the Palisades fire.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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ABC News, 16 May 2026
The investment comes at a time when ports are in dire need of help to fend off attacks from bad actors.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Preventive-wise, nothing fends off premature signs of aging — think, fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots — sun damage and irritation like sunscreen.
—Abby Dupes, StyleCaster, 13 May 2026
In Los Angeles’ 32nd District, Sherman, 71, is attempting to fend off Jake Levine, 41, a former Obama and Biden White House climate aide who decided to run after losing his childhood home in the Palisades fire.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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“Fend off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fend%20off. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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