defending
Example Sentences
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As machines increasingly replace humans on the front line, the greater the role of troops becomes in either seizing land or defending it.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
“SPLC remains committed to exposing extremism, equipping the public with knowledge and defending the rights and safety of marginalized communities,” a spokesman for the organization said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
But he conceded: "The most difficult challenge is defending against ballistic missiles."
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
That’s why there is something clarifying about Glenn Beck defending “The View.”
From Salon • May 13, 2026
“Well, we’re not the dress-up types,” I said, picking up another sugary petit four and biting into it to stop myself from defending Mamá’s honor to the point of being rude to our hostess.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
