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In the Loop

Bay Held In The Loop 357 Hold Someone/Something Prevent Threatening Attacking

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Idiom HOLD (SOMEONE/SOMETHING) AT BAY
Definition to prevent someone or something that is threatening or attacking from being able to advance
Examples
  1. The hen held the dog at bay while her baby chicks ran for safety.
  2. They held the soldiers at bay with their swords for as long as they could, but in the end, they were defeated.

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