defend
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Yet today the spread of low-cost, lethal drone technology has made bases much harder to defend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
Hegseth told reporters that he was ready to defend his record.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
Antigens are the components of a vaccine that stimulate the immune system to recognize and defend against a virus.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026
Bonta added: “Rest assured: California has and always will defend your fundamental right to vote.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
“I had no idea why Fischer refused to defend his title,” Karpov later said, somewhat coldly.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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Barrera defends the quality of public schools and advocates for increased funding and expanding what works from successful campuses to those with poorer academic results.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The most recent tally from NGO Foro Penal, which defends political prisoners, said there were 344 such prisoners in the country as of September 18.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
“The key issue is whether the law truly forbids us from pursuing democratic transition and whether it really defends the Communist Party’s perpetual rule,” Chow, who represented herself, said in her closing statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
With how fast the tactical landscape changes in the Premier League, Carrick will have to be nimble in how his side defends against such solutions.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Extra butter for the youngsters, the problems facing today’s youth—you name it, and Mother defends the younger generation.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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He defended magnificently when Tonga managed to burst the Kiwis' imposing defence, notably putting himself in the way of a streaking Demetric Vaimauga when the forward was thundering on.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
Johnson and his party have both since defended his right to free speech.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Speaking to AFP, YK Enerji defended the project by pointing to Turkey's energy security needs.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
He vigorously defended the state’s environmental rules as attorney general and has credited them with improving air quality and the coasts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
They Would talk of heroes who had defended the island, of armies and saints who had stopped there.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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PALISADES: All-City point guard Phillip Reed leads a strong cast of returning players for the defending City Section champions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
After winning at defending champions Seattle last week, Chicago looked set for another impressive victory as they charged into a 14-0 lead against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Sunday's primetime game.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
Tandy will not be content with Wales spending long periods defending and only having 40% in territory and possession.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
The U.S. also “could distinguish much more sharply between defending Israel against an attack and supporting military operations initiated by Israel,” he added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
The person with her smiled nervously at the Witchlings, seemingly apologetic but not defending them either.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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