defend

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"These are things we need to defend in the strongest possible way."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

This layer helps defend enamel from acids found in beverages like juice and alcohol, as well as acids from the stomach.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Elsewhere, Turkey has drawn down about 60 metric tons from its reserves since the conflict began — about $8 billion worth of gold — to defend the lira, she said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

“At a time of rampant threats to our democratic system, we must strengthen and defend the integrity of our elections to reaffirm that our government is of, by, and for the people,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

When the Germans reached high ground behind the Aisne, they began to dig furiously, preparing fortified trenches that they would defend against Allied attacks for the next four years.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman