- plural of defense.
defenses
Example Sentences
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Solid tumors, however, have remained much more difficult to treat because they are harder for immune cells to enter and can release signals that weaken nearby immune defenses.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
“More reps for us to be able to see different defenses and different coverage. It was great for the offensive line, the receivers and everyone else as well.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
For decades, scientists have generally viewed the brain's immune system as largely separate from the immune defenses operating throughout the rest of the body.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Managing to survive two wars, a decapitated leadership, gutted air and naval defenses, weakened proxies and a spiraling economy have allowed it to play a weak hand strongly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Sarai’s dreams that day were not without their terrors, but, for a change, she was not without defenses.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
