defense
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The precious metal also forms part of the central bank’s currency defense war chest, comprising roughly 17% of its forex reserves as of end-March.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Former employees have also rallied to her defense.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Now, in one way to look at it, an average taxpayer’s share of defense activities is minuscule.
From Slate • May 11, 2026
Powell’s calm but forceful defense of Fed independence likely staved off larger attacks on the institution and won him admiration and awards, like the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage award.
From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026
Mother said as he laid it on the defense table.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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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