defense
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According to the Chrisleys, Anulewicz “had no meaningful criminal defense experience,” and “Balch knew this — or should have.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
John Healey quit as defense secretary on the day that some officials expected the plan to be unveiled.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The Google model provided detailed breakdowns of the Netherlands’ stingy defense, strong midfield and easy schedule as part of its reasoning for the upset.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
The average operating profit margin for an aerospace and defense company in the Russell 1000 is closer to 17%.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
A new liberal government under Alexander Kerensky vowed to continue the war for the defense of the Russian homeland.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
Vocabulary lists containing defense
Set, Hut! Football Vocabulary
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Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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