Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
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Middle East crisis — explained The report sparked a retort from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has deflected personal responsibility in the security failure.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025 -
Now Moore is proactively blaming President Donald Trump, grasping at straws to deflect the blame.—
John Teichert,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2025
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MacKinnon remained stuck on 102 points after being held off the scoresheet by the Calgary Flames on Friday.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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In the other match on the league’s opening night, the Washington Spirit held off the Houston Dash 2-1.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Now, 25 years later, Zenger Folkman conducted a study to determine whether its initial conclusions about leadership styles have withstood the test of time and remain valid today.—
Joseph Folkman,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Before installing, choose a tile that is waterproof and durable enough to withstand walking.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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Many assume government workers will resist new technology, but this overlooks a simple truth: The entire U.S. workforce already navigates sophisticated technology in their daily lives.—
Alex Saric,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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If one or more Western governments resists seizing the assets, the others that want to could still go ahead.—
DAVID McHUGH,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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California voters opposed similar school voucher plans in 1993 and 2000, with both initiatives receiving about 30 percent support.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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For decades, the organization vigorously opposed sports gambling.—
Made by History,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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General manager Brandon Gomes stood off to the left alongside pitching coach Mark Prior as Sasaki went through his delivery, high leg kick and all.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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The sun standing off with Uranus brings an erratic dynamic.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
16 Nov. 2024
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“Ward (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward%20%28off%29. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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