defense
Example Sentences
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She is set to meet some lawmakers, both Republicans and Democrats, who are members of defense and foreign-affairs committees, said Victor Chin, her party’s representative in Washington.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
These cells act as an early defense system, helping prevent cancer from spreading throughout the body.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
Among other companies under review for a Pentagon loan was a drone parts manufacturer that Trump Jr. advises and owns a stake in, according to one of the defense officials who spoke to ProPublica.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
At a defense forum in Singapore on Saturday, Brunson was asked if his "dagger" remarks were "authorised or endorsed by the Pentagon".
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
The dragon’s claws acted like ramparts, perfect for defense.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
Vocabulary lists containing defense
Set, Hut! Football Vocabulary
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Defense, Dribble, and Dunk: Basketball Lingo
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Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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