defend
Example Sentences
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Within hours of his post, American warships sailed into the Persian Gulf to help defend vessels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
Amado Salomon, a 58-year-old banker driving in the celebratory procession of cars, said Paraguay "did what it does best: defend with all their heart the whole game, and also in overtime."
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
This was needed, she said, "to defend this fundamental public good, namely price stability and confidence in money, without which an economy cannot function well".
From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026
They will be back to full strength here and we know how this game will pan out - Paraguay will defend deep and it will be up to Germany to break them down.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
“Well, I’m Colin. Heir to this establishment. My brother’s my best mate. He’s an RAF pilot, risking his life to defend this country.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing defend
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Veterans Day Vocabulary
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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