Use "put up a struggle" in a sentence

1. Deanna did put up a struggle, but no amount of determination would have much effect in her weakened state

2. One of the protesters must have put up a struggle, because another marine arrived soon after with bucket and mop in hand to clean a pool of blood off the deck

3. She turned to follow after the children, but before she could even put up a struggle Larc stepped forward and scooped her up in his arms