defend

Example Sentences

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"We have to use all the resources available to defend our industry, our economy, our farming sector and farmers," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

This layer helps defend enamel from acids found in beverages like juice and alcohol, as well as acids from the stomach.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Most countries in the region are rebuilding their militaries after years of neglect, but would still need many years and tough spending decisions before they could defend themselves without the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Founded in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and funded by the CIA’s venture-capital arm, Palantir sought to target terrorists and defend American interests.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

She couldn't defend herself without getting her friends in trouble.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton