The students successfully fended off various attempts of the government to dissolve their organization.

The media are free and operate independently of the state but the national broadcaster has sometimes had to fend off attempts by politicians to influence editorial policy.

In his 14-years as Chief, Mr. Gates has fended off several attempts by several community groups and some city officials to force him from office.

At the same time, Mr. Ellwood found himself fighting a battle he had never anticipated, fending off attempts to limit the work program itself.

The delegation will also have its hands full fending off attempts in Congress to block New York City from transporting its garbage to other states.

Eloise had been fending off attempts by her mother to bring James out to Roehampton; she knew it would be a disaster.

The committee, which was $300,000 in debt two years ago, has $1.2 million to fend off Democratic attempts to garner a majority.

And for years, those who already control commercial licenses have successfully defended their sinecures by fending off attempts to end the giveaway.

I shall use you to fend off further attempts atforcing me to the altar.

The French general easily fended off weak attempts to relieve the city by land.