defenses

Example Sentences

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Officials said the drone had flown slow and low to the ground, evading U.S. air defenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

While it isn’t clear whether the Army’s new integrated system would have prevented this or other attacks during the war, officials said it would improve air defenses in general.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

As those defenses weakened, previously dormant cancer cells were able to become active and spread more aggressively.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Matthew Stafford is a master at reading defenses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The sheriff claims the breach in the defenses has been repaired, but with the horde that Gideon described on the way, I want to see for myself.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland