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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
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The sequence started with Bosnian defender Stjepan Radeljic sliding in front of a Tillman pass, deflecting it forward toward Muharemovic.
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Colombia wasted no time imposing itself on the Portugal defense, taking two shots in the opening minutes, the first a header by Cordoba after a Diaz shot was deflected, and another by Rodriguez that went wide.
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As the second half began, Cape Verde continued to hold off the Argentinians and managed a couple of opportunities on the opposition’s goal, though nothing that overly troubled Emiliano Martínez.
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His play has been more than enough to hold off two accomplished challengers as Spain moves forward to the round of 16.
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Building codes in regions with active fault lines are often designed to withstand earthquakes, but that doesn't hold true everywhere.
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Constitutional scholars have cast doubt on whether the Kansas law could withstand a legal challenge if tested.
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The Ground Above, her follow-up to 2022’s Weather Alive, resists the tacit assumption that an artist’s catalogue should walk a straight line.
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Ask for the dressing on the side, or resist ordering the extra ranch dip or heavily marinated meat.
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As singers took opposing sides, Jones told the MTV crew to stop filming.
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Some left-leaning policy organizations also oppose the charges.
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The video then cuts to the produce section of the store, where two officers stand off with the man who authorities say is Tabor, tackling him to the ground and handcuffing him.
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It was founded in 1950 as a humble fruit stand off of Highway 40 by Sam and Sally Ikeda, Derek Ikeda’s grandparents.
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“Ward (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward%20%28off%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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