in self-defense
Example Sentences
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Many settlers say they are acting in self-defense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Kelver must now argue her case in court, risking up to 15 years in prison if she cannot convince a jury that she was acting reasonably in self-defense.
From Slate ● Jun. 4, 2026
Palacios’ attorney has said he acted in self-defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
This could be a Chapter IV mandate adopted by the United Nations Security Council, which includes permission to use force not just in self-defense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
In one of the asides that probably prepared us for the job better than any of the approved curriculum items, Kirkley said that occasionally officers did have to act in self-defense.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
