defense
Example Sentences
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But the governor cast the commutation as a defense of free speech, claiming that Peters had been punished “for having strange beliefs.”
From Slate • May 23, 2026
The defense fell flat as angry gamers began referring to the company as “Slopvidia” across various social-media platforms.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
There is also pressure on rates from higher government deficits due to the costs of the war, with the administration seeking to boost defense spending by 44% to $1.5 trillion.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
That aid is a critical part of the U.S. defense structure, its technological edge and manufacturing base.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The defense attorney had objected to the harsh penalty for a twelve-year-old’s first offense and requested a stay, which is the legal term for stalling.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
Vocabulary lists containing defense
Set, Hut! Football Vocabulary
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Defense, Dribble, and Dunk: Basketball Lingo
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Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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