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beat off
Idioms and Phrases
Repulse, drive away by blows, as in We tried to beat off the flying ants swarming about us . Originating in the mid-1600s in a military context, this term was being used for other activities by the mid-1700s.Example Sentences
Romola Garai beat off stiff competition - including from herself - to take home the Olivier for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Years.
The deal for 12 three-engine AW-101 helicopters was signed in February 2010 after AgustaWestland beat off competition from US and Russian rivals.
The event in Newcastle also saw Bashy claim best album and best hip-hop act after a 15-year break from music and Darkoo beat off competition from Raye and Jorja Smith to be recognised as best female act.
Can Hill emulate the success of Robinson or beat off the Evtol challenge?
But it beat off competition from some of Europe's leading shipyards with a design, according to ferries government-owned procurement agency CMAL, that was more detailed and developed than the rest.
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