Sentence examples for withstanding a fight from inspiring English sources

He was also doubtful that the Russian fleet was capable of withstanding a fight with US naval forces.

If you have at least one of these conditions, then you will probably stand a good chance of withstanding a hard fight.

The Dockers will look for Nat Fyfe to continue the form that saw him take out the AFL Players Association MVP award this week and both he and his fellow midfielders will have taken some confidence out of their effort to withstand a considerable fight from the Power when the two sides met in Round 23.

Miley, whose time of four minutes, 23.14 seconds was a championship record, took the lead in the breaststroke but had to withstand an incredible fight-back to hold off Shiwen in the closing metres of the race.

It meant withstanding a charge instead of attacking.

Nobody else could have done this: Mr Ivanishvili's wealth and popularity (based on his extensive philanthropy) allowed him to unite the opposition and withstand a government prepared to fight dirty to keep power.As Georgia heads towards presidential elections, its democracy is in relatively good shape.

The fourth seed looked in danger throughout the first two sets as he fought to withstand a barrage of power.

"If athletes were to be in a dispute, their only alternative to fight against what they perceive to be an unreasonable demand would be to strike or withstand a lockout," he said.

The goal withstood a review.

That togetherness withstood a difficult test last year.

Boeing could easily withstand a short strike.