defense
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He returned and joined a defense that in eight games had only 12 sacks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
Perhaps the most obvious trade ever, even in hindsight, was to buy defense stocks after Ronald Reagan was elected president.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
Despite these remaining challenges, the findings offer valuable guidance for future planetary defense efforts.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026
At an age when most college passers are simply trying to learn a playbook, Carr stands at the line of scrimmage and engages in a high-level battle of wits with the defense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
President John Kennedy, who had appointed him secretary of defense in 1961, called McNamara the smartest man he’d ever met.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
This protective mucus helps separate intestinal microbes from the cells lining the gut and forms part of the body's natural defenses.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026
Manipulating defenses and defending like he’s taken some slander personally.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
They also raise the possibility of developing treatments that strengthen the body's natural defenses against inflammatory damage.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026
At 7-1, the Lobos boast one of the nation’s best defenses, holding teams to 258 yards per game.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Khrushchev viewed a new alliance with Cuba as a chance to extend Soviet influence to America's backyard; Fidel Castro welcomed the chance to bolster his defenses against his aggressive American neighbor.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
Gilman started all five games for the Chargers this season with 22 tackles and three passes defensed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2025
This is his sixth season, all with the Chargers, and for his career has five interceptions and 21 passes defensed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2025
Sneed had two interceptions and 14 passes defensed in 16 games last season, giving him 10 interceptions and 40 passes defensed in his four-year career.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 22, 2024
His six passes defensed are two off his career high with a half-dozen games remaining.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2023
Then I may think myself to be Well recompensed, For wearing of the tree that is So well defensed Against all weather that doth fall When wayward winter spits his gall.
From A History of Elizabethan Literature by George Saintsbury
It's also impossible not to look at the fact we could of and should have done a better job of defensing it.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2011
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