defend

Example Sentences

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"Our force protection in the region is at the highest level and the base has responded to defend our people," the MoD said.

From BBC

France, Germany and the UK said Sunday they were ready to defend their interests and those of its allies in the Gulf if necessary by taking "defensive action" against Iran.

From Barron's

Patel, an avid hockey fan, has defended the trip, arguing that the timing was coincidental with meetings he had been planning to attend with the FBI’s European counterparts.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lipschultz took to the airwaves, holding television interviews to defend his firm and private credit as an industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I wanted to be fair, neither defending my player nor attacking the other."

From BBC