defend
Example Sentences
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The defending champions, Japan, already had been dismissed.
From Los Angeles Times
A German government spokesman said the war "has nothing to do with Nato", adding that it was an alliance to defend territory.
From BBC
Neither has a good record at the Miami Open, which starts later this week, and they have virtually no points to defend there from last year.
From BBC
No. 2 Connecticut: The two-time defending national champions arrive in Philadelphia after losing the Big East title game to St. John’s 72-52.
From Los Angeles Times
The moist surfaces that line the body contain specialized molecules that help defend against microbes and prevent infections and inflammation.
From Science Daily
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