defend
Example Sentences
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Part of what’s driving this shift is a fundamental disagreement over what the West stands for, and which side of the Atlantic is doing a better job defending its core values.
The move brought a backlash from European leaders defending the work of organisations monitoring online content.
From BBC
However, despite having to defend himself repeatedly for not using Mainoo often enough, Amorim feels the United academy product will eventually be the future of the club.
From BBC
The Administration could better defend these new ships if it were putting up the money required to expand U.S. naval power.
"Individuals and communities have displayed spontaneous bravery, instinctively placing themselves in harm's way to defend others," said the King.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.