At-bay Sentence Examples

They kept their emotions at bay for the most part.

As Alex had said, though, it gave them a legal right to keep her at bay.

While I hadn't formulated in my mind how to tackle the problem, I resolved to attack it one on one and keep animosity at bay.

Hannah stood close to her, and Katie stared at the door, willing their fire to keep the demons at bay.

Darian's presence kept the other Guardians at bay.

I also observe that some external links should be allowed, particularly to Wikipedia, but understand the need to keep spammers at bay.

He braced himself for the battle with his fangs and waited for the inevitable pain from fighting to keep them at bay.

She was hauled to her feet and she blinked, struggling to keep the pain at bay.

Only his superb strategy and the heroic devotion of his lieutenants - notably the converted Jew, Jan Samuel Chrzanowski, who held the Ottoman army at bay for eleven days behind the walls of Trembowla - enabled the king to remove "the pagan yoke from our shoulders"; and he returned to be crowned at Cracow on the 14th of February 1676.

This was the end, but the remnant of the Spanish infantry retreated in order along the river causeway, keeping the pursuers at bay with their arquebuses.

On this the soldiers drew their swords and drove the people into the city; but, once inside the city, the people stood at bay and succeeded in establishing themselves upon the temple-hill.

It was left untouched by Mahommedanism, and for an unprecedentedly long period kept Europeans at bay without wasting its strength in hostilities.

After emptying his revolver the pasha kept his assailants at bay for some time with his sword, a body of Baggara who fled before him being known afterwards as "Baggar Hicks" (the cows driven by Hicks), a play on the words baggara and baggar, the former being the herdsmen and the latter the cows.

The Boers, who held a river line, kept the British attack at bay all day, but eventually fell back, relinquishing the position after dark, as their right had been turned by General Pole-Carew's brigade.

But the fortress of Fredriksodde (Fredericia) held Charles's little army at bay from mid-August to mid-October, while the fleet of Denmark, after a stubborn two days' battle, compelled the Swedish fleet to abandon its projected attack on the Danish islands.

The other is to be used exclusively to neutralize the other enemy, by holding him at bay.

Thus, animism is in some directions little developed, so far as we can see, among the Australian aborigines; but from those who know them best we learn that they believe in innumerable spirits and bush bogies, which wander, especially at night, and can be held at bay by means of fire; with this belief may be compared the ascription in European folk belief of prophylactic properties to iron.

The most notable event in the history of the town was its siege by Fairfax in 1648, when the raw levies of the Royalists in the second civil war held his army at bay for nearly eleven weeks, only surrendering when starved out, and when Cromwell's victory in the north made further resistance useless.

Having thus isolated themselves the Aetolians stood at bay behind their walls against the Romans, who refused all compromises, and, after the general surrender in 189, restricted the league to Aetolia proper and assumed control over its foreign relations.

In his fifth year, near Kadesh on the Orontes, his army was caught unprepared and divided by a strong force of chariots of the Hittites and their allies, and Rameses himself was placed in the most imminent danger; but through his personal courage the enemy was kept at bay till reinforcements came up and turned the disaster into a victory.

Enfins mutinous troops kept the dervishes at bay between Wadelai and Rejaf, and eventually severely defeated them, driving them back to Rejaf.

He overran Venetia and the wide district which we now call Lombardy, meeting with but feeble resistance till he came to the city of Ticinum (Pavia), which for three years (569-572) kept the Lombards at bay.

Totila had raised up a new army, had more than kept Belisarius at bay in five difficult campaigns (544-548) and now held nearly all the country.

The resistance which followed it, when the retiring armies turned and stood at bay on the mountains and on the Piave, was the greatest of Italian victories.

Next morning (October 14) William marched out from Hastings and attacked the English host, which stood at bay in a solid mass of spear and axemen behind a slight breastwork on the hillside.

But Duke Richard had forgotten to reckon with the fierce and unscrupulous energy of Queen Margaret, when she was at bay in defence of her sons rights.

It was he and he alone who had kept parliament at arfns length and the enemies of the church at bay.

I met Howie in a philosophy class, but I need a field where I can make enough money to keep the bill collectors at bay and put bread on the table.

Maybe I'll garner a little sympathy for Miss Tipster and keep the hounds at bay.

Through blurred eyes, she saw the ocean poised above them and to either side, angry waves kept at bay by whatever magic the Black God employed.

The calm of his blood offering kept her uneasiness at bay as the portal behind her closed.

A warm, late spring breeze held just a dash of chill, which was kept at bay by the internal warmth of the three margaritas she'd downed less than an hour before.

To keep the skin clear and smooth it's essential to keep blackheads at bay.

Mulching with bark, rotted compost or the like will do a good job in keeping weeds at bay.

In 1997, Microsoft was so disdainful of federal bureaucrats that it created a Web site specifically to keep regulators at bay.

He is hoping that the electric fence they are erecting will keep the foxes at bay.

We used fungicide to keep disease activity at bay.

Well, that removes the prob keeping other lemmings at bay.

A peat or bark mulch in the Spring will assist in keeping weeds at bay.

This year it is hoped to have a big pan of broth on the boil to keep the hunger pangs at bay.

The appeal of natural repellents Recent research has identified particular plant extracts which could help to keep insect pests at bay.

An extra layer of security over the top provided by its users should be enough to keep the spooks at bay.

Of course a bug repellent spray or similar will hopefully keep most bugs at bay.

We have streetlights to keep the darkness at bay.

Ulamek rode particularly well to deny Lindback another race victory, whilst a typically tenacious Gafurov kept Davidsson at bay.

These men will use a terrier to hold the fox at bay in a particular part of the earth.

He has nothing to do with security, at least not the usual sort that keeps undesirables at bay.

It is surrounded by huge hollows containing noble palm groves; and beyond these on every side stretches the limitless desert with its great billows of sand, the encroachments of which on the oasis are only held at bay by ceaseless toil.

Two accidents at this crisis alone saved Sweden from ruin - the splendid courage of the young king who, resolutely and successfully, kept the Danish invaders at bay (see Charles Xi., king of Sweden), and the diplomatic activity of Louis XIV.

With fifteen thousand men I held the enemy at bay for thirty-five hours and beat him; but he would not hold out even for fourteen hours.

I 'm now only using it once per day which I find is enough to keep the razor bumps at bay.

We even have a special kids ' menu to keep those rumbling tummies at bay !

Some aspect of the shrine room was apparently keeping the unhealthy spiral at bay.

Keeping the atmosphere moist will help to keep red spider mite at bay.

There are 100,000 bricks in the tapered tower, the windward side of which is covered with metal sheeting to keep damp at bay.

Owners who keep cats as hunters to keep rats and mice at bay will look to reward the cat, whereas owners who do not welcome a cat's hunting skills may wish to discourage this behavior.

Controlling your blood pressure, lowering cholesterol and getting adequate exercise are all ways you can help keep this killer at bay.

If you're looking for a liner to match your red, red lips, Red Enriched Creamstick liner is great for keeping bleeding at bay.

No matter the color selection, it's best you always consider a long wearing or an ultra moisturizing formula to keep unsightly cracks at bay.

Steam, stir-fry, broil, bake, or sauté meats to keep fat at bay.

Store them in a garment bag on a hanger, to keep wrinkles at bay.

Bells rung during the ceremony are thought to keep evil spirits at bay.

Try to keep flowers to a minimum around the food or buffet areas if you are having a daytime wedding, to help keep bugs at bay.

Opt for a comforter with antimicrobial properties, which keep allergens at bay.

A full mesh back and vent zones ensure breathability while anti-odor technology keeps bacteria at bay.

It has built-in UPF protection so can be worn on even the sunniest days while the moisture-wicking keeps sweat at bay.

The anti-odor technology keeps odor-causing bacteria at bay.

Regular activity around your home is more likely to keep potential burglars at bay.

This dog's mind needs to be occupied as well to keep boredom, and resulting destructive behavior, at bay.

The great pest of the tribe is a maggot of the leaf-ruining fly, which may be kept at bay by occasional dustings of soot.

It can also help control erosion and keep diseases at bay by keeping dirt from splashing up onto plants when it rains.

In areas heavily infested with one type of insect, companion planting may not be enough to keep insects at bay and additional organic pest control methods may be necessary.

The crackle is friendly and relaxing, and the smoke helps to keep the mosquitoes at bay.

Get some natural cedar for your sweater drawer to keep the garments fresh and moths at bay.

Unless it's been chemically treated, it keeps you warm and also breathes, keeping moisture at bay.

It has strong moisture-wicking properties and helps maintain the body's natural temperature and keep bacteria at bay.

It isn't designed to help you lose weight, although eating right while pregnant may help keep some of the unnecessary pounds at bay.

Light Support Sheer Toe is a nylon that offers gentle support and helps keep fatigue at bay.

Keeping your joints limber can help keep arthritis at bay or lessen the severity of it.

Make sure that the hair is trimmed regularly to keep split ends at bay.

They can also keep sleep apnea related health problems at bay.

From a vanity point of view, Eagle Eye will keep your crows' feet at bay.

All of the goggles that utilize their F2 technology can keep haze at bay.

Whether you didn't get much sleep the night before, or are slightly hung over, you know you can count on your mirrored look to the keep questions at bay.

This will also to help keep lice at bay.

Whether you opt for a loose bun or an intricate French twist, you can keep shine at bay while adding an extra layer of body.

Besides just filling in brows with powder, you'll definitely need to regularly groom your brows to keep stray hairs at bay and create that polished brow look.

Done in a nylon/spandex mix, the material of this swimsuit expertly showcases your figure, while keeping mishaps and show-throughs at bay.

This is useful both for maintaining modesty and helping to keep bacteria at bay.

There are also two knights decked out with armor, shields and swords to help defend the fortress, which has hidden staircases, a working front gate and a big boulder to roll down stairs and keep intruders at bay.

These convenient heaters offer plenty of heat and can easily be carried to the outdoor job site for keeping the chill at bay while you're trying to work.

Being "just friends" may keep criticisms at bay.

Once he decides you're the one he's been seeking, it's like the proverbial dam breaks loose and all those emotions and passion he's been holding at bay break free as he sweeps you off your feet.

Hence, the light presence of Scorpio in just one or two planets can be kept at bay by more yielding and whimsical signs.

Fire also consumes earth, but earth holds water at bay and, in a gracious fashion, water shapes earth.

Math concepts can be difficult, but turning them into fun games for kids can also help keep frustration at bay.

However, helping your child find a great website on which he can play and learn can help keep boredom at bay and provide a much-needed activity on a rainy day.

It's a ritual to keep away wicked elves and keep bad luck at bay for the coming year.

Keeping hunger at bay is an important part of a comfortable, enjoyable road trip.

Getting your clothing organized is the first step in keeping stress related to wardrobe selection at bay.

Eating those low-to-moderate-fat foods with lots of fiber outlined above will keep the hunger at bay.

Changing things up where exercise is concerned can keep boredom at bay.

Don't go so far as to alienate a good friend, but just enough to up the ante and keep boredom at bay.

Warming up properly is important, so having a few good warm up exercises to choose from can help keep dullness -- and the temptation to skimp -- at bay.

In regards to fabric, look for something with cotton or CoolMax to keep moisture at bay.

But since they always launch a war before they've completely recovered from the last one, so far mankind has managed to keep them at bay.

By paying extra attention to your skin and your surroundings during the winter, you can keep some of the discomfort at bay.

Keep the occurrence of future pigmentation at bay by using an anti-aging product that contains fortifying ingredients (like retinol).

Follow up with rigorous sunblock application to keep more freckles at bay.

It's so effective that one course, usually undergone for four to five months, will keep skin problems at bay for years.

The enzymes apparently work to reduce leaking blood under the skin and strengthen capillaries so that they are less inclined to leak at all, thus keeping dark circles at bay.

Keep your skin protected from the sun and keep those spots at bay longer.

Keep aging at bay and treat your acne with the proper skin care products.

She had him at bay and he was going to pay for his belligerent behavior.