Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
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The Argentine forward couldn’t believe his luck when Jhon Arias’ deflected cross dropped to him in the six-yard box.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025 -
In the sixth, down 2-1, Ward led off the bottom half with a double, on a ground ball deflected by a diving attempt by Nationals third baseman Brady House.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the U.S. central bank has held off on lowering interest rates this year because of President Trump's tariffs.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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The cool climate and influence of the lakes and mountains allow both grapes to have long, elegant growing seasons (well, if the frost holds off).—
Kate Dingwall,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The Venus lander was made to withstand the extremely harsh conditions of Venus' hostile atmosphere, ESA experts have said, and was designed to take 300 G's of acceleration and 100 atmospheres of pressure.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
23 June 2025
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These included rules for building homes higher off the ground to avoid future flooding and using stronger construction methods to withstand extreme weather events.—
Ivis García,
The Conversation,
20 June 2025
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Texas is big—two hundred and sixty-nine thousand square miles—and has resisted canvassing efforts for decades.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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Founders who micromanage, resist feedback or avoid tough decisions often stall progress—not because the business lacks potential, but because the leader hasn’t adapted to what growth really requires.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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But he also was insulated by Maryland’s defensive scheme, as Willard played him as close to the hoop as possible and pre-switched opposing teams’ actions to avoid Queen being dragged to the perimeter.—
Sam Jane,
Baltimore Sun,
24 June 2025
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Those opposed to institutional real estate investors have pushed for restrictions or outright bans on SFR ownership by institutional investors.—
Caleb Petitt,
National Review,
24 June 2025
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Lance Smith, 74, stands off to the side of the bowl, a Coors Light in one hand, a Nikon camera in the other.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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During a tense stand off, Rykov found the keys to his handcuffs and ran away from the gunfire, with Hondo chasing after him.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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“Ward (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward%20%28off%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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