defense
Example Sentences
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But conspiracy thinking is not a knowledge problem; it is an identity defense mechanism.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Venture capital funding for defense technology soared in 2025, with round values tripling from 2020 to reach $29 billion, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The Kings have historically prioritized defense in a league that has shifted to attacking.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
US Central Command later said that the US Air Force and Navy had command and control, defense and surveillance stations.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Robert McNamara, secretary of defense during the crisis, came to what I consider to be a far more disturbing conclusion.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing defense
Set, Hut! Football Vocabulary
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Defense, Dribble, and Dunk: Basketball Lingo
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Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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