- present participle of defend.
defending
Example Sentences
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"It is vitally important that if national security interests are at stake, that there's not what I would say is a huge blind spot," Clayton said, defending the move.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Sir Keir described Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle as "instrumental" in defending the safety of MPs.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The World Cup is here, on our own soil for the first time — the United States, Canada and Mexico — and Lionel Messi is playing as the defending champion in his sixth tournament.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
Despite injuries and a slump from their stars, the two-time defending World Series champions reached the All-Star break with MLB’s best record—and they’re about to get even better.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
There had been some argument about it probably, Rebecca defending him, and ever after this perhaps a slight awkwardness whenever his name was mentioned.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
