in self-defense
Example Sentences
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Witnesses suggested that Tom had acted in self-defense against his aggressor after the two came to blows one day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Kelver must now argue her case in court, risking up to 15 years in prison if she cannot convince a jury that she was acting reasonably in self-defense.
From Slate ● Jun. 4, 2026
The other man armed himself with a hammer in self-defense, police said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026
The agents involved in the shootings have not spoken publicly, but a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security defended Good’s shooting, saying the agent acted in self-defense.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2026
The salad master raised a frying pan in self-defense.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
