defend
Example Sentences
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This layer helps defend enamel from acids found in beverages like juice and alcohol, as well as acids from the stomach.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
But should it become necessary to defend the honor of the Empire, a chrome button on the steering wheel activates Infinity Mode.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Founded in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and funded by the CIA’s venture-capital arm, Palantir sought to target terrorists and defend American interests.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
“At a time of rampant threats to our democratic system, we must strengthen and defend the integrity of our elections to reaffirm that our government is of, by, and for the people,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
He had nothing with which to defend himself; not even a rock.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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