defend

Example Sentences

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But should it become necessary to defend the honor of the Empire, a chrome button on the steering wheel activates Infinity Mode.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

For U.S. corporations already struggling to defend profits in the face of rising costs before the conflict, any further squeeze could pull down estimates.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Ms. DeLorenzo was terminated following three seasons of documented underperformance. The allegations in this lawsuit are baseless, and we will vigorously defend against them in court.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Rightmove said the claim was "without merit, and we will defend it vigorously", adding it is "confident in the value we provide to our partners and consumers."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

In February 1943 they were assigned to defend and protect railroad junctions and bridges near a city called Voronezh.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein