defense
Example Sentences
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Pivotal’s business will operate across three segments, Karklin said, including personal use, public safety and defense.
From Los Angeles Times
Under the current plan, departments ranging from education and transportation to housing, health and defense could be affected, while pressure would mount quickly to resolve disruptions rippling through the economy.
From Barron's
On offense, Shaheed is capable of scoring at any moment—and the mere threat of the big play creates headaches for opposing defenses.
It commits a higher proportion of GDP to defense than any other EU member, and maintains the bloc’s largest standing army.
The technology is also critical in advanced robotics with potential defense sector applications.
From Barron's
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