defenses

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Saudi Arabia is giving Sudan billions of dollars’ worth of UAVs and air defenses purchased from Pakistan, and even fifth-generation Chinese fighter jets.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

While preparing for a threat of uncertain magnitude is challenging, major institutions are proactively updating their defenses.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Senior defenders Chase Hellie and Everett Rolph and junior goalkeeper William Russo led one of the best defenses in program history under coach Jimmy Borell.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

"The microbiome has a broader influence on the body's cancer defenses than previously understood."

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

But in some ways, it’s really bad because she has no defenses ready for when people aren’t nice to her.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio