The children beat off a challenge from nine other Darlington schools.

He played 49 of the club's 50 games in the 1966-67 campaign, beating off competition from young hopeful Billy McNulty.

The firm had beat off competition from 260 other submissions.

Two seasons ago he led an army to beat off raiders from overseas and won.

Sullivan beat off competition for number one spot from young goalkeeper Scott Carson.

On 27 January, an Australian battalion beat off a strong daylight attack from a force of at least a thousand Italians.

They beat off strong competition from two other consortia to win the 12 year contract.

Brentford beat off competition from several other clubs for Poole's signature.

He played 29 times in 1933-34, beating off competition from Ormond Jones.

The company beat off competition from several foreign firms, including at least one from China.