defense
Example Sentences
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Now, during a 1:30 p.m. hearing on a defense motion to dismiss the case Wednesday, Birotte demanded to know who was responsible.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
While the Huskies drain 3-pointers and play airtight defense, the 53-year-old Hurley puts on his own show on the sideline.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
When it comes to bonds, Moran is busy playing defense.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
The suits filed Thursday represents a culmination of the CFTC’s shift from a laissez-faire approach to sports prediction markets to a full throated defense of them.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
The saboteurs' lawyer knew their best defense was to have the case transferred to a civil court.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.