defend
Example Sentences
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In the men's draw, Italy's two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner gets his bid under way against French world number 94 Hugo Gaston.
From BBC
In contrast, Sinner is the two-time defending Australian Open champion.
From Barron's
But officials and experts say the U.S. still has the ability to defend its forces in the area by other means, including using Patriot batteries and air-defense systems from regional partners across the Middle East.
They were, as always, dangerous when they have counter-attacks, but I think we defended well.
From BBC
Two months from now, the World Baseball Classic takes center stage — led by Ohtani and the defending champions from Japan.
From Los Angeles Times
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