defend
Example Sentences
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“The market is testing Japanese authorities’ resolve, with spot back at 160 just five weeks after intervention to defend the currency around late April/early May,” the director of Asia macro strategy says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
"He's decisive and clinical. For an offensive player, he's making the efforts to defend as well. We'll definitely need Michael at this level, and also other players too, of course."
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Had that not happened, Murphy would have made it to the general election without having to defend his spot on the ballot.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
Deterrence by denial hinges on providing Taiwan with the weapons and other equipment it needs to defend itself—and thus deter Chinese aggression.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The HYDROs were designed to make repairs and to haul heavy loads, but if necessary they could also defend the station.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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