| Improvised weapons such as shovels, chairs and table legs also can be used to fend off adversaries. |
| The massive vultures also use their might to fend off hyenas and snap up the occasional live flamingo. |
| Eating plain yogurt with live bacteria cultures daily and taking garlic and acidophilus supplements can fend off future infections. |
| At the last minute, Armstrong considered donning his helmet to fend off any bottles or rocks. |
| A complimentary glass of warming Armagnac was offered to fend off the frozen evening chill outside, and we made our way home. |
| In many cases, corrupt officials collude with each other in an entangled network to fend off probes into their dirty dealings. |
