self-defense

Example Sentences

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The logic deployed against Kelver is ultimately about much more than her individual claim to “keep and bear” arms for her self-defense.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

On the way to the police station, Digwa, speaking in Punjabi to his brother, agreed to pretend that he had acted in self-defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Palacios’ attorney has said he acted in self-defense.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

"US forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces," Tim Hawkins, a US Central Command spokesman, said in a statement.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

For most of the war the Po-2s of the 46th Guards weren’t even equipped with self-defense machine guns.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein