defender

Example Sentences

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Rather than exhausting ourselves in an unwinnable race, we must move to a model where the act of engagement imposes a heavy toll on the attacker, while the defender stands still.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The EFF, a nonprofit organization that advocates for free speech and privacy rights online, has long been a defender of Section 230.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Alongside his triumphs, Murray has been a staunch defender of doubles players and frequently demanded they be shown more respect.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Autonomous systems that require no such links and can coordinate with each other in a fight will pose a far greater challenge to a defender.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

It occurred to Kira that Jamison had been her defender, had been the one responsible for her being here at all in this new life.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry