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
It means Sarina Wiegman's back-to-back Euros winners are heading for the play-offs, while defending world champions Spain have booked their place at next year's global tournament in Brazil.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 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
In 1975, defending junior champion Nancy Lopez finished tied for second in the Open.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
He was fast and could usually shake the guy defending him.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
