defense
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The company is a major national-security defense contractor, with business lines that include launching top-secret satellites and operating internet services in war zones like Ukraine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Then, in the postseason, Sasaki became a not-so-secret secret weapon out of the bullpen in the Dodgers’ successful World Series defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Separating Tesla’s China operations—including an EV factory there—would address potential conflicts arising from SpaceX’s work as a major U.S. defense contractor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The separation would address potential conflicts that could arise from SpaceX’s role as a major U.S. defense contractor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
“You might like defense more once you get used to it. Or maybe after a while you’ll get to switch positions.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Under Caine’s approach, U.S. air defenses could be realigned in the region to buttress the defense of key sites.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
While the AI boom already is leading to more hacking, analysts said, it also is helping bolster defenses against hacks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Gary Patterson does have an impressive resume, with years of top-tier defenses at Texas Christian.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Iran has long said the Kheibar Shekan can maneuver in the final stage of its flight to evade air defenses, he added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Waltzed right through every single one of my natural defenses.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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
Gilman started all five games for the Chargers this season with 22 tackles and three passes defensed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2025
Kendricks had 117 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 3 1/2 sacks and six passes defensed last season for the Chargers.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2024
In six seasons, Oliver has three interceptions, 36 passes defensed, two sacks, nine quarterback hits and two fumble recoveries.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2024
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 Saintsbury, George
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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Set, Hut! Football Vocabulary
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Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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