defend
Example Sentences
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What followed was a contentious election campaign, McArthur’s expulsion, her husband’s and mother’s suspension and now a lawsuit against the club that some members say has already cost upwards of $400,000 to defend.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
In a statement emailed to AFP, 3M vowed to "defend ourselves against these claims through the legal process".
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Instead of trying to replace damaged cells after vision loss has advanced, researchers are exploring whether they can help vulnerable eye cells defend and repair themselves before the disease causes severe damage.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Central Command spokesperson Capt Tim Hawkins said the US military "continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire".
From BBC • May 26, 2026
For having anger for Khalid, when he isn’t even here to defend himself.
From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender
Vocabulary lists containing defend
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Veterans Day Vocabulary
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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