defend
Example Sentences
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In more than a dozen states, franchise laws—fiercely defended by dealer lobbyists—prevent any manufacturer from selling directly to consumers.
Unless it’s reversed, which isn’t as widely predicted, the cost of defending those suits now falls entirely on Meta.
From Los Angeles Times
“Tell them Japan is capable of defending itself,” said Kakehashi, who is in his 20s and works for a company in Osaka.
"We will continue to defend ourselves vigorously as every case is different, and we remain confident in our record of protecting teens online," the company said on Wednesday.
From BBC
Thaad systems, which are used to defend U.S. allies, are running low amid a global shortage in stockpiles and long production cycles.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
