Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
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The federal investigation specifically appears to involve a report Mr. Cuomo’s administration produced later in 2020 that further infuriated victims’ families by deflecting blame for thousands of the deaths.—
Nicholas Fandos,
New York Times,
21 May 2025 -
Salazar responded sharply to Maduro’s comments on social media, accusing him of deflecting responsibility.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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Chris Que, a regional director at a home appliances factory in the southern city of Guangzhou, says his company has held off selling to the U.S. market for now, due to concerns over volatility.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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Those who traditionally hire in the summer may hold off this year.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Enhancing community and regional resilience Regional resilience describes a region’s ability to withstand and adapt to challenges such as economic shocks and natural disasters.—
Darlene Xiomara Rodriguez,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Many fans withstood the inclement conditions to watch together in Central Park.—
David Waldstein,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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If craving ice cream, resist the urge to judge yourself before, during, or after eating it, Shabazz says.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Djokovic, who usually plays on the far more cavernous Chatrier, stepped back from the baseline, smiled, resisted his tendency to troll and got busy with finishing the match.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The legislation, Senate Bill 8, passed on a largely party-line vote of 87 to 59, with 13 Democrats opposed and one Republican, Rep. Tom Delnicki of South Windsor, in favor.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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Some medical practitioners also opposed the measure.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Information may come in to challenge your worldview when Mars stands off with Pluto.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Everything felt familiar about the first as Victor Kristiansen stood off Ethan Nwaneri, allowing a dangerous cross to be clipped in.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Ward (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward%20%28off%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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