defense
Example Sentences
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The U.S. is sending an aircraft-carrier strike group, additional jet fighters and missile defenses to the region, and regional officials feel an attack is still possible.
While having a decent enough defense, the offense was pathetic.
From Los Angeles Times
“I learned to play with confidence and take what the defense gives me,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
But generally, they still operate with fewer defenses than professional journalists, and might, due to uncertainty over repercussions, put away their camera or delete their footage when confronted by an armed officer.
From Salon
In the past three years, party inspectors have swept through industries including finance, healthcare and defense, while rounding up scores of senior officials, executives and military commanders.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
