Usage of "at bay" | TermGallery

Forced to turn and face attackers.

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Usage of at bay in English

Keeping Angela Merkel at bay might be a good place to start. 
 The Irish Times 

She had a great deal of experience keeping such panic at bay. 
 The irish warrior 

That means making hard calls today that keep this virus at bay. 
 Radio NZ 

So we shouldn't be surprised that he's kept middle age at bay. 
 The Irish Times 

Outside the capital, warlords are kept at bay largely by U.N. troops. 
 Reuters 

It was tragic; the great professor standing at bay to his tormentors. 
 The Blind Spot 

Mr Cooper said the team was managing to keep injuries at bay. 
 Radio NZ 

With limited water, we attempt unsuccessfully to keep the flames at bay. 
 News.com.au 

There in front of them the giant turned and stood at bay. 
 She and Allan 

We listened, as animals at bay listen to the pack closing in. 
 The forgotten soldier 

Use a primer that smoothes skin and also keeps oil at bay. 
 Jamaica Observer 

Such an arrangement would have the appeal of keeping criticism at bay. 
 The economist 

Now it is proving almost impossible to keep the world at bay. 
 BBC 

But fears of further credit downgrades have kept potential investors at bay. 
 Reuters 

Police keep the crowds at bay during the speeches at today's parade. 
 Radio NZ 

City had clearly swotted up on how to keep Fulham at bay. 
 The Guardian 

Meanings of at bay in English