Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
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Skubal has consistently deflected all related questions.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025 -
Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to shift blame onto the CBR and Nabiullina in particular to deflect business community anger, according to the ISW, a U.S.-based think tank, citing a prominent Telegram channel that reports on Kremlin insider news.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Stephan Jaeger held off Scottie Scheffler to win the event last year, but who will win it all in 2025?—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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The full Senate for nearly two months had held off on voting on her ambassadorship nomination, after it was recommended by the Foreign Relations Committee, because of concerns that her departure from the House would threaten Trump’s legislative agenda.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
27 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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However, Walter resisted and quickly dove into the pond.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
18 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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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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His interest became public in January at the height of an angry stand off over rate decisions between the utility industry and Marissa Gillett, Lamont’s appointee to chair the regulatory authority.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
19 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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“Ward (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward%20%28off%29. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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