defending
Example Sentences
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Such exercises also serve as a signal to Washington that Taiwan is committed to defending itself and deserves U.S. support, with a $14 billion U.S. arms package currently on hold.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
In that environment, the helmets may have been intended for local militias, forces serving the Kingdom of Valencia, or armed groups responsible for defending the region's maritime frontier.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
King's active defiance in defending black interests also extended beyond music.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
At a time when it seems every software provider is defending itself against AI disruption, ServiceTitan stands out as the real deal, argued Morgan Stanley.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Her team led the league by 4½ games, but their opponents were the defending champions and still had a chance to take the pennant.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
