Sentence examples for system fends off from inspiring English sources

The immune system fends off infections by identifying and disposing of foreign bodies like viruses.

In humans and other mammals, the immune system fends off unfamiliar and potentially harmful substances, such as viruses or toxins, in one of two ways.

These are the plant's "immune system" – fending off soilborne pathogens.

The American-financed Iron Dome missile defense system fended off dozens of Hamas rockets, providing a vivid illustration of the military support the administration has given Israel.

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld made the case today for broad new authority to reorganize the Pentagon's personnel system, fending off challenges from senators of both parties who said the proposals went too far, too fast, and did not adequately protect the civilian work force.

Stretching the definition of reality TV yet again, the episodes show survivors as they build new water systems, fend off bands of intruders and figure out how to support one another in isolation.

Commensal microbes also help with the development and stimulation of the intestinal immune system, thereby enhancing the capability of the system to fend off pathogenic bacteria [29].

Since the 1989 storm that knocked out Quebec's electrical grid, the Canadian energy company Hydro-Quebec has strengthened its transmission system to fend off a repeat event.

Her success as a chief executive and public figure will depend on whether she can smooth out bumps in the health care system while fending off government intrusion and keep WellPoint a money machine.

Her success as a chief executive and public figure will depend on whether she can smooth out bumps in the health care system while fending off government intrusion—and keep Well- Point a money machine.

The invention of farming brought humans and animals into much closer contact, and humans likely evolved more robust immune systems to fend off infections that the animals passed on.