defensive

Example Sentences

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While Britain did not join US-Israeli strikes on Iran, British planes are taking part in what the government has described as "defensive operations" to protect UK citizens and allies in the Middle East.

From BBC

On Tuesday, Downing Street said the UK had sent a "significant level of defensive capability" to RAF Akrotiri.

From BBC

After initially refusing to have any role in the strikes, Starmer on Sunday announced that he had agreed to a US request to use British military bases for a "specific and limited defensive purpose".

From Barron's

On Sunday Starmer announced that he had agreed to a US request to use British military bases for a "specific and limited defensive purpose".

From Barron's

Even when asked a basic question from a friendly outlet — “What are the U.S. objectives in Iran?” a Daily Caller reporter pressed — Hegseth grew defensive.

From Salon