How to Use fight off in a Sentence

fight off

verb
  • Joint then fought off a break point to go ahead 2-0 in the second.
    — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The victim was able to fight off the attacker, police said.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 11 June 2026
  • Creasy fights off Soares on his way to Tappen, but loses his gun in the process.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
  • Even today, the bottle still calls her name sometimes although she’s managed to fight off the demons and stay sober.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
  • In others, cartels armed local citizens to help fight off rival gangs.
    — ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Point came out into the middle of the ice and, fighting off Mittelstadt’s check, fired a shot that was tipped.
    — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The hardest part can be fighting off nerves, but for Garbacz, perfection was the result and not the end goal.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Coach Brad Frost was still fighting off the emotions when starting his postgame press conference.
    — Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
  • As Hansen made the case for Carroll Crater, his crewmates fought off tears, without much success.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The elder Dahmer shot back, using his ample arsenal to fight off the attack.
    — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • In at least one instance, the driver was able to fight off a gunman and force the would-be robbers to abandon their plan, prosecutors said.
    — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
  • When Montiel had it, doctors could only provide supportive care, as her body either fought off the virus, or succumbed to it.
    — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 11 May 2026
  • Footage obtained by Storyful shows a family and a small dog attempting to fight off the animal.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 May 2026
  • Outside of snakes, honey badgers have also been documented fighting off hyenas, leopards and even full packs of dogs.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • The Padres were disciplined with his bad offerings, fought off enough good ones and had him at 83 pitches and out of the game in the fifth inning.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The show saw the heroes combine their powers to fight off the mysterious mercenary cult known as The Hand.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
  • And two longer-serving incumbents are also fighting off primary challengers.
    — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Other passengers watch the scene in shock as police officers intervene and struggle to pull the guests involved in the fight off of each other.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • This coating pairs well with the screen’s high brightness to combat overcast outdoor lighting, but direct sunlight will likely still be too much for this display to fight off.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The victim fought off Mohammed after being stabbed, holding onto the blade of a kitchen knife using a towel until the blade broke off the handle.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • An antigen is the active ingredient in a vaccine meant to trigger an immune-system response and fight off infection.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
  • Rollins fought off a superplex attempt on the top rope, but Breakker responded with an incredible top rope frankensteiner.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
  • Researchers on Wednesday published a hint that a drug used for an autoimmune disease may help hantavirus patients fight off the most deadly symptoms.
    — ABC News, 3 June 2026
  • Two years after being bitten by a bat onstage, Taylor Momsen is still fighting off some fearsome critters.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Healthier soil means healthier, more nutrient-dense vegetables that can easily fight off diseases and pests.
    — Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
  • His effort to fight off a leadership challenge was bolstered Thursday morning by a rare bit of positive economic news.
    — Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
  • News 12 New Jersey noted that the boy had been bitten on his leg, before a family friend fought off the animal.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
  • Players take on the role of a young woman navigating a post-apocalyptic Japan with her dog companion while fighting off monsters.
    — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
  • But on Saturday, the Sky showed an ability to fight off a comeback — a critical shift for a team that won only 10 games last season.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
  • After struggling on the field last season and battling injuries for the second year in a row throughout the campaign, Guyton could have to fight off young talent behind him on the depth chart.
    — Nick Harris june 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026

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