defensive

Example Sentences

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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

But, on Sunday evening, the prime minister announced British military bases would be used for "defensive" strikes on the country.

From BBC