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
This could be a Chapter IV mandate adopted by the United Nations Security Council, which includes permission to use force not just in self-defense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
“Excessive force in self-defense is one of the key aspects of this case,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
Others said they reject violence entirely, or they are only willing to use it in self-defense.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
