Sentence examples for having fought off from inspiring English sources

Barack Obama can take pride in having fought off a formidable array of deep-pocketed revanchists.

Barnes & Noble is already in the midst of holding an auction to sell itself, after having fought off the investor Ronald W. Burkle this year.

Having fought off a lingering cold that forced him offstage in midperformance last week, Mark Delavan is to return to sing Rigoletto tomorrow.

She won 51.6% of the valid votes cast to secure a much reduced mandate, having fought off a strong challenge by the pro-business Aécio Neves.

In a state that produces approximately 20% of America's corn and 30% of its ethanol, Mr Nussle is proud of having fought off any reduction in the tariff on imports.

Having fought off an attack by wolves and sustained a leg injury, Roth revealed that his assailants had taken his medical kit back to their lair before passing out.

He has fought off tuberculosis.

American carriers have fought off the decline — until now.

A year before, she had fought off tuberculosis.

But Mr Brown has fought off demands that he hold a further assessment next year.

He has fought off suggestions that he is too conservative for this area.