fight back

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“It just made me feel almost violated because I didn’t know anything that was going on,” Santos said as she fought back tears during a news conference Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

Ford fought back tears, thanking his fellow actors, writers, directors and cast members.

From Los Angeles Times

“They’ll fight back, and therefore the collapse of the regime will take a long time, and it won’t be easy,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

The Greater Manchester mayor previously told the BBC he had put his name forward for the by-election as he believed he was "probably in a better position than anybody to fight back" against Labour's opponents.

From BBC

In a case filed this month, Tesla is fighting back, claiming that the original ruling was “factually wrong” and “legally flawed,” according to a court filing.

From Los Angeles Times