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Example sentences for: fend

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If they can fend off the Klingons, it will demonstrate a majority for genuine reform.
The Gore camp, according to the WP , responded with the old necessity defense, accusing Bradley of wanting to leave Democratic candidates "to fend for themselves."
In Paris, Le Monde said that if Clinton tried "to fend off the questioning with dodges similar to the one about fellatio and penetration, he will founder in ridicule.
Behind the Begijnhof is the old Convent of St. Lucian, which became the city orphanage after the Alteration, although it was only open to well-to-do orphans; the poor had to fend for themselves.
Then you must lower the media's expectations, rebut charges of pandering and profligacy, and fend off attacks on your character.