defend
Example Sentences
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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
It suggests Iran is still able to defend its skies, even if at a limited capacity.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 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
I wince, but it’s hard for me to defend myself against his accurate accusation.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
