fight back
Britishverb
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(intr) to resist an attack
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(intr) to counterattack
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(tr) to struggle to repress
she tried to fight back her tears
noun
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an act or campaign of resistance
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a counterattack
Example Sentences
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Ford fought back tears, thanking his fellow actors, writers, directors and cast members.
From Los Angeles Times
“They’ll fight back, and therefore the collapse of the regime will take a long time, and it won’t be easy,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
The Greater Manchester mayor previously told the BBC he had put his name forward for the by-election as he believed he was "probably in a better position than anybody to fight back" against Labour's opponents.
From BBC
In a case filed this month, Tesla is fighting back, claiming that the original ruling was “factually wrong” and “legally flawed,” according to a court filing.
From Los Angeles Times
He thought it was just another fight and started fighting back at the net.
From Literature
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