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Example sentences for: warding

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Having lost the use of his left arm in warding off the machete attack during a robbery attempt, Joseph said he found it increasingly difficult to negotiate the five flights of stairs lugging groceries or laundry on the frequent occasions when the building's elevator was out of order.
Sandals are a tradition in Jerusalem’s Old City, while an Arab keffiyeh head-dress (as modelled by Yasser Arafat) is useful for warding off desert dust and sun.
Decades ago, cartoons frequently featured secretaries warding off amorous bosses.