as in to repel
to drive back
the defense managed to beat off those offensive players who were taking shots at the goalie
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Invading enemy troops were repelled once Ukrainian forces began fighting back.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025 -
Similarly, in 1990, the United States made no serious effort to deter Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait but then took up arms to repel the attack after the fact.—
Michael Beckley,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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This Mount Royal Avenue cultural institution resists change (its historic interior was last updated in 1982) and yet bends successfully.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2025
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Complete with two carry-ons and two checkable bags, each suitcase is outfitted in 100 percent ABS, hardwearing material that resists scratches and dents.—
Alyssa Brascia,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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My press pass, however, can’t get her into the restricted zone, even for press photos, so we’re turned away.—
Francine Kiefer,
The Christian Science Monitor,
17 Jan. 2025
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But the school board urged the Supreme Court to turn away the case.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Since 2000, Minnesota has won nine-plus games in consecutive seasons exactly once — when the Tarvaris Jackson/Gus Frerotte tag team won 10 games in 2008, and Brett Favre turned back the clock in 2009.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Jan. 2025
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This was when, fearing for their own daughter, Samir’s parents decided to turn back.—
Jazzmin Jiwa,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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Today, Ukrainian troops repulsed yet another attack by the 810th Naval Infantry Brigade around Pogrebki, the Ukrainian Center for Defense Strategies reported.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Challenged and Denounced Millions were repulsed by Mr. Le Pen’s statements.—
Robert D. McFadden,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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In a rush to stave off the ban, TikTok and a group of creators quickly filed lawsuits against the Justice Department, arguing that the law, the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, violates their First Amendment rights.—
Makena Kelly,
WIRED,
17 Jan. 2025
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While the club are fighting to stave off relegation, his contract should also be constructed to protect the club’s future.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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