defend
Example Sentences
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Liquidity from a swap could help defend the peg to the dollar.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Grant Leary of Crespi is ready to defend his 2025 championship as Southern Section individual golf champion.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
"We are fully prepared to defend the Vice President before the Senate sitting as an Impeachment Court," it said.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
One monogamous pair lives with up to 30 helpers, who defend the territory, dig shelters in the sand, and keep the eggs clean.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
Where was the Boaz that was ready to punch out a guest to defend her?
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
Vocabulary lists containing defend
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Veterans Day Vocabulary
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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