- present participle of defend.
defending
Example Sentences
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The U.S. casualties came as American and partner forces were defending against missile and drone attacks, Centcom said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
One would think a defending champion pursuing a repeat would, well, just try to run it back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
Sir Keir described Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle as "instrumental" in defending the safety of MPs.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
"It is vitally important that if national security interests are at stake, that there's not what I would say is a huge blind spot," Clayton said, defending the move.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
She looks a little surprised that I’m defending my dad.
From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender
