defense
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Last Sunday, the defense played a gem of a game, and certainly through three quarters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Some defense contractors involved in NGC2 said the Army has moved relatively quickly, reflecting an urgency to adapt as drones in Ukraine and the Middle East rapidly reshape modern warfare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
During her trial, Clancy’s defense argued that postpartum psychosis drove Clancy out of her mind.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
The Rams will need solid performances from the offense, defense and special teams if they hope to defeat the Eagles for only the second time in eight games under McVay.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Passed in 1917, this law states that anyone who “willfully communicates or transmits” documents related to national defense to others who are not authorized to see them can be fined and/or sent to prison.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
The U.S. is likely to concentrate its remaining air defenses to protect the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
You might think you’re watching a fútbol game instead of a football game in this Trinity League opener in which both teams have outstanding defenses, which means any scoring will be a luxury.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
“Great defenses find a way to get off the field on third and fourth down,” Brown said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
He called a bioweapon the “largest existential threat to humanity, and I think it’s been very clear that there are not any effective defenses in place to stop that.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
They spoke for some time, and Mrs. Coulter was impressed by their accurate knowledge of the Church’s defenses, and their clear assessment of its leaders’ strengths.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
Over his career, he has 253 tackles and 17 passes defensed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2025
Gilman started all five games for the Chargers this season with 22 tackles and three passes defensed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2025
Kendricks had 117 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 3 1/2 sacks and six passes defensed last season for the Chargers.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2024
He had 32 tackles for loss, 15 sacks, 31 passes defensed, 12 interceptions, 17 forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2023
You know how it is said to Jeremiah, "Behold, I have made thee this day a defensed city, and an iron pillar, and brazen walls, against the whole land."
From Lectures on Architecture and Painting Delivered at Edinburgh in November 1853 by John Ruskin
It's also impossible not to look at the fact we could of and should have done a better job of defensing it.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2011
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Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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