in self-defense
Example Sentences
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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
The other man armed himself with a hammer in self-defense, police said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026
“Excessive force in self-defense is one of the key aspects of this case,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
The salad master raised a frying pan in self-defense.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
