defend
Example Sentences
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"Meanwhile we sit here and defend ourselves as best we can."
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The case pitted McGlockton’s right to defend his family from a threatening stranger against Drejka’s right to initiate a confrontation over a parking spot and then to mete out justice according to his own whim.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
He mentioned exercising his 2nd Amendment rights to defend himself against the threats, according to the complaint.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
A Shell spokesperson said, "We strongly believe in the merits of our case and will vigorously defend the claims at trial next year."
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
I’m a man, and a man should defend his home.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Vocabulary lists containing defend
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Veterans Day Vocabulary
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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