defend

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Hsiao plans to explore how these dietary changes influence the human gut microbiome and whether they could also help defend against other infectious bacteria.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Once the officer was on the ground, he had only a handgun to defend himself, US officials said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Elsewhere, Turkey has drawn down about 60 metric tons from its reserves since the conflict began — about $8 billion worth of gold — to defend the lira, she said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

“At a time of rampant threats to our democratic system, we must strengthen and defend the integrity of our elections to reaffirm that our government is of, by, and for the people,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

It has been a few hours now since President Abraham Lincoln swore to “preserve, protect, and defend the United States Constitution.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan