- present participle of defend.
defending
Example Sentences
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One would think a defending champion pursuing a repeat would, well, just try to run it back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
The French full-backs found themselves defending two players - Spain's winger and full-back.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
She is defending her interactions with him and is blaming Goldman executives for leaks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
"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
Clara defending Boaz in anything that he did had to be a first.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
