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
The other man armed himself with a hammer in self-defense, police said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 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
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
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
