in self-defense
Example Sentences
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Many settlers say they are acting in self-defense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 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
On the way to the police station, Digwa, speaking in Punjabi to his brother, agreed to pretend that he had acted in self-defense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
Palacios’ attorney has said he acted in self-defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
And—what is especially relevant here—they avoid fighting even in self-defense.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
