Some examples of word usage: at bay
1. The dogs kept the intruders at bay until the police arrived.
- Los perros mantuvieron a raya a los intrusos hasta que llegó la policía.
2. With her quick thinking, she was able to keep her fears at bay during the storm.
- Con su pensamiento rápido, logró mantener sus miedos a raya durante la tormenta.
3. The medication helped keep his symptoms at bay for a few hours.
- La medicación ayudó a mantener sus síntomas a raya durante unas horas.
4. By staying organized, she was able to keep her stress at bay.
- Al mantenerse organizada, logró mantener su estrés a raya.
5. The security guards were able to keep the protestors at bay during the demonstration.
- Los guardias de seguridad lograron mantener a raya a los manifestantes durante la protesta.
6. The firefighters worked together to keep the flames at bay and prevent the fire from spreading.
- Los bomberos trabajaron juntos para mantener a raya las llamas y evitar que el incendio se propagara.