defend
Example Sentences
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Argentina’s central bank holds foreign currency reserves to pay debt, defend the peso and cover imports, but they have been drained by years of currency controls and financial crises.
IFN-gamma, in particular, plays a critical role in defending the body against foreign DNA and RNA, including viral genetic material.
From Science Daily
The fighter nicknamed "Monster" successfully defended his undisputed world super-bantamweight titles for the sixth time in his first fight in Saudi Arabia.
From Barron's
Their physical profile helps them dominate defensive duels as well as get back to defend counter-attacks too.
From BBC
After a promising first half, the Red Devils were forced to defend for almost the entirety of the second period.
From Barron's
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