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defense

[dih-fens, dee-fens] / dɪˈfɛns, ˈdi fɛns /




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But this week’s confrontation with Israel, the first time Iran engaged in direct hostilities in defense of an ally, represents a significant shift, said Sadegh Larijani, head of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Shula enters his third season overseeing a defense remade by the March trade for All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie, the signing of cornerback Jaylen Watson and the trade for Garrett.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In the wake of that dispute, the Pentagon severed its contracts with the company, whose AI tools had been the only ones to hold defense security clearance.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The country’s government last year pledged to unlock more than $1 trillion for defense and infrastructure investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

My sister holds up her hands in defense, and I slump in my seat.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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