defensive

Example Sentences

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The authorisation was granted as long as "these operations are defensive or retaliatory, are necessary and proportionate, and exclusively target military objectives", Montenegro said.

From Barron's

He later agreed to a US request to use two British military bases -- one in southwest England and the other in the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean -- for a "specific and limited defensive purpose".

From Barron's

“Gross aerial mass is only increasing, and for both defensive and offensive purposes we reiterate the need for integrated platforms that can coordinate and orchestrate manned systems, unmanned systems, and central command.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The Treasury minister said defensive capabilities around Cyprus had increased in recent weeks.

From BBC

After getting benched for his defensive lapses last season, Hayes has impressed coaches with his consistent ability to stay vertical while protecting the rim.

From Los Angeles Times