1.   Allan fought off stiff competition from throughout the UK to win one of only four places at the college.

2.   Bodyguards had to fight off the crowds.

3.   But Nicole fought off his advances.

4.   Claridges and the Savoy had to fight off take-over bids with borrowed money.

5.   Doctors cannot explain why some people lack the power to fight off the disease.

6.   He was able to fight off the others and get away with the girdle.

7.   Improved diet would have reduced death rates primarily because well fed people are better able to fight off infectious disease.

8.   Lettie purposely lingered behind Patrice, fighting off her natural inclination to simply ignore the woman and brush past her.

9.   Meanwhile I was to fight off infection.