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defense

[dih-fens, dee-fens] / dɪˈfɛns, ˈdi fɛns /




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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

Hegseth said U.S. defense officials are meeting “more frequently” with their Chinese counterparts to improve coordination and reduce the risk of miscalculation, in accordance with a consensus reached between Trump and Xi in Beijing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Even though the Bobcats’ shaky defense spotted USC two unearned runs, the Trojans will surely lament stranding runners in scoring position in each of the first seven innings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

"I know what fear is," Dasch wrote in his defense.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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