defend
Example Sentences
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Lupita Nyong’o is refusing to defend herself from internet blowhards.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
Aymeric Laporte, who won five league titles in six years for City, recalls just how tough Salah was to defend against.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
“Should the enemy attack,” it reads, “our Revolution will defend itself until victory is achieved and the aggressor is expelled.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
"He was among the first to promote the concept of food sovereignty and defend the right to quality food for everyone, enhancing the link between identity, territory and traditions," she said.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
“Well, I’m Colin. Heir to this establishment. My brother’s my best mate. He’s an RAF pilot, risking his life to defend this country.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing defend
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Veterans Day Vocabulary
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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